Financial Solutions Advisor Consumer Investments - Littlerock Area
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We drive Responsible Growth and deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day. We foster an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career, and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits. We value diverse perspectives shaped by military service, community college education, and varied work and life experiences, which strengthen our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America supports an in-office culture that emphasizes collaboration, engagement, and career development, with clear in-office expectations and flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
About the role
This role is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building a financial plan, and recommending brokerage products. This position may also involve residential mortgage loan originations and requires SAFE Act registration, including background checks. Failure to maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Responsibilities
- Works with clients to plan short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking or money-managed solutions.
- Recommends banking and investment strategies aligned with client financial goals and needs.
- Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds.
- Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities.
- Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele.
- Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potential product services recommended.
Requirements
- Currently holds Series 7 and 66 (or equivalent 63 and 65) 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.
- Ability to set and accomplish goals, build and nurture strong relationships, and collaborate effectively with others.
- Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging all clients, and managing goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapts to new information, seeks solutions for clients, and efficiently manages time and capacity.
- Incorporates relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term client strategies.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong computer skills with the ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
- Three or more years of experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
- Additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
- Obtained insurance licenses.
Skills
- Account Management
- Advisory
- Client Experience Branding
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral and Written Communications
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Issue Management
- Pipeline Management
- Causation Analysis
- Client Management
- Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
- Risk Management
Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.
Schedule
Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays. Full-time, 40 hours per week.