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Merrill Advisor Development Program - Financial Advisor: Louisiana Mississippi Market

Bank of America · Lafayette, LA · 3 days ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. As a Merrill Advisor Development Program - Financial Advisor, you will be responsible for working with high-net worth individuals identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing financial goals, and delivering comprehensive recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients.

Responsibilities

  • Developing a book of business in order to meet and exceed established performance hurdles
  • Effectively prioritizes sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, referring customers to the appropriate internal specialists, and executing highly customized solutions to meet client needs
  • Recommending investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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 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
  • 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

Skills

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

What we offer

We’ll help you build a successful career at Bank of America through world class training and on-boarding programs that set you up for success. You will get training and one-on-one coaching from our award-winning Academy at Bank of America and local leadership who are invested in your success. You will also grow your business knowledge by using a defined consultative approach to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a schedule of 40 hours per week, working on the 1st shift (United States of America).

Please note that this position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in your immediate termination.

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