Job Description:
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.
Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
This job is responsible for working with high-net worth clients with annual revenues of $100k-$5mm, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations. Key responsibilities include leveraging technology to achieve business growth goals, profiling activities to determine a client's financial objectives. Job expectations include driving initiatives to maximize impact to clients and prospects, assisting with the execution of business development plans, understanding guidance on privacy and regulatory matters.
Responsibilities:
Handles inbound inquiries from leads regarding Merrill offerings
Positions the extensive capabilities of Merrill and Bank of America
Collects the necessary client profile data, following standard KYC procedures to open account(s) as appropriate
Serves as interim Financial Advisor, providing recommendation of investment products and services that are suitable for prospects and clients based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile, and preferences as well as servicing client accounts
Documents all client interactions and opportunities within Salesforce accurately
Required Qualifications:
Currently holds Series 7 and 66 (or the equivalent 63 and 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
Minimum of one year of experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
Minimum of one year of experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
Proven ability to engage with and influence others
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills with a proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding; assess needs; and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
Goal and results oriented with strong follow-through skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
Ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
Possesses computer/technical literacy and is proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,…