Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate- Peninsula Market

This position is subject to specific legal and regulatory restrictions, including FDIC, SAFE Act, Loan Originators, and FINRA requirements, which may limit or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal histories.

About the role

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), you will begin by obtaining your Securities Industry licenses (SIE, Series 7, and Series 66) through dedicated and personalized training. Once licensed, you will develop foundational advisory skills, including building and managing client relationships, assessing complex financial needs, and providing tailored advice and solutions.

After reaching key milestones, you will work in a financial center, delivering core banking and investment solutions while humanizing financial interactions. Successful performance as an FSA I typically leads to progression into the Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II role, with further opportunities for career advancement within Bank of America and Merrill.

The Academy provides ongoing support, including world-class training, one-on-one coaching, and resources to help you succeed throughout your career journey.

This role requires SAFE Act registration, including a background check and federal registry system registration. Failure to maintain SAFE Act compliance may result in termination.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses within specified timelines (SIE within 30 days, Series 7 and 66 within 120 days of hire).
• Develop foundational advisory skills, including client relationship management and financial needs assessment.
• Deliver comprehensive financial advice, conduct client reviews, and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners to connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill solutions.
• Leverage relationships with a broad client base, including banking customers, small business owners, and higher net worth clients.
• Grow business knowledge using a defined consultative approach to systematically identify and address client needs.
• Build and manage a client pipeline while prioritizing client interests in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapt to new technologies and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.

Requirements

• Aptitude for obtaining required industry licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 66).
• Self-discipline in managing time and workload effectively.
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, assessing needs, and recommending solutions.
• Ability to build strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on client interests in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology or applications.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (minimum education requirement).

Desired Qualifications

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
• 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
• Trading

Schedule

• Monday – Friday with rotating Saturdays.
• 1st shift (United States of America).
• 40 hours per week.

This role is open market-wide, with training at one financial center followed by a potential phone-based assignment until a permanent financial center location is determined within a reasonable commuting distance of your home, as permitted by applicable law.