Wealth Management Specialist - NR

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

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Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

The Elite Growth Practice (EGP) Wealth Management Specialist role is a position on the Financial Advisor Team which operates in a capacity to further develop and service the client base. They are responsible for implementing and executing the Elite Growth Practice Model (EGP) in their specific functional role. Specific accountabilities for the role may vary depending on the teams practice. Performance is measured through specific goals, metrics and behavior’s related to the execution of the EGP model. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements.

The Elite Growth Practice (EGP) Wealth Management Specialist position may be filled at a Trainee, Specialist or Senior level depending on experience of the candidate and needs of the Financial Advisor Team. The Trainee is a non-exempt position for a hire lacking required security licenses and/or designation. This position allows the individual to become fully licensed and achieve the appropriate designations required for the position. If Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) licenses and approved designation are not currently held, must be obtained within a specified timeframe to be eligible for Specialist position.

Job Description

This job is responsible for performing a variety of specialized functions across a team of Financial Advisors, such as business management, business development, wealth planning, investment management, or relationship management. Key responsibilities include providing quality client service, and operations support and executing problems where extensive analysis and evaluation is required. Job expectations include having knowledge of the Merrill Wealth Management business and supporting team members as needed. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities

Provides quality client service and effective operations support by resolving client issues and analyzing data to address risk issues and trendsEscalates issues and provides resolution on complex inquiries, requests, and problems related to client concernsDocuments client interactions and provides team members with time sensitive updatesAttends client review meetings to capture notes, document in Salesforce, and tracks all actions/activities to ensure the highest level of client service is providedProvides advice and assists with training for team members

Skills

Account ManagementBusiness AcumenCustomer Service ManagementClient ManagementPortfolio ManagementReferral IdentificationReferral ManagementRelationship BuildingAdministrative ServicesProcess Simplification

Required Qualifications

Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support. If Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent are not currently held, must be obtained within a specified timeframe to be eligible for Specialist position.SAFE ACT Registration; ADV-2B RequiredObtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designationDemonstrated expertise and impact in at least two of the following specialized functions: Wealth Planning, Investment Management, Business Development, Business Management and/or Relationship ManagementPossess and demonstrate strong communication skillsDemonstrate an understanding of how to deliver a strong overall client experienceThorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and servicesDetail oriented with strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at onceStrong partnership and relationship management skills; ability to work across EGP functions and organizational lines/levelsAbility to influence and demonstrate clear communication and collaboration with others to make sound decisions without direct authorityAnalytical skills with ability to identify trends, root cause and effects, and implement improved processes to increase growth and mitigate riskAbility to identify client needs and concerns and articulate appropriate approach to align solutions to goals to support responsible growth

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

• 5