Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Houston and Bowery Financial Center
About the role
As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), your journey begins with obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, including the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 exams (or Series 63 & 65 in lieu of 66). Once licensed, you will develop foundational skills to advise clients on their financial lives, build client relationships, and deliver Bank of America’s core banking and investment solutions in a financial center setting. Upon reaching key milestones, you may progress to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where you will deepen client relationships and continue advancing within Bank of America and Merrill.
This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. You must register with the federal registry system, complete a SAFE Act background check, and maintain good standing; failure to do so may result in termination.
Responsibilities
- Obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) within 30 days of hire and Series 7 & 66 (or 63 & 65) within 120 days.
- Provide end-to-end comprehensive financial advice and client reviews, presenting strategies to help clients achieve financial goals and life priorities.
- Build and manage client relationships, assess needs, and recommend appropriate financial solutions.
- Collaborate with core banking and investment partners to connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill solutions.
- Grow your business network by engaging with banking customers, small business owners, and higher net worth clients.
- Leverage Bank of America’s broad client base to expand your professional network and business opportunities.
Requirements
- Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses.
- Self-discipline in managing time and capacity.
- Experience cultivating client relationships, assessing needs, and recommending solutions.
- Ability to create strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on prioritizing the client’s interests in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Capacity to execute multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to new technology or applications.
Desired Qualifications
- Current FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) license.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience.
Skills
- Client Experience Branding
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Investment Management
- Pipeline Management
- Referral Management
- Client Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Portfolio Management
- Prospecting
- Referral Identification
- Business Acumen
- Executive Presence
- Oral Communications
- Risk Management
Schedule
Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays required. First shift; 40 hours per week.