Merrill Advisor Development Program - Financial Advisor: Chicago West Market

Responsibilities

• Handles inbound inquiries from leads regarding Merrill offering
• Positions the extensive capabilities of Merrill and Bank of America
• Collections 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 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
• Minimum of one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
• Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
• Proven ability to engage with and influence others
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
• Proven ability to assess needs of and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
• Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
• Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
• Goal and results oriented
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
• Proven ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
• Strong follow-through skills
• Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience
• Learns and adapts to new technology or applications
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Business Development
• Oral Communications
• Wealth Planning
• Analytical Thinking
• Client Experience
• Brand Management
• Client Investments Management
• Portfolio Analysis
• Risk Management
• Active Listening
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Emotional Intelligence
• Referral Management
• Trading

Benefits

Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

Pay

The pay for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is 1st shift (United States of America) with 40 hours per week.