Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (Partially Licensed) – Red Bank Market

Responsibilities

• Learns how to provide tailored and personalized advice to clients through reviews and presentations, including partnering with management to assess financial goals and recommending investment advisory strategies
• Understands client solutions that are best suited for their financial needs, such as core Banking, and Investment and Life Priority™ solutions
• Samples Financial Advisor teams to build their network by sharing relevant market developments and discussing new products (as appropriate) in an effort to promote portfolio growth
• Leverages available resources and technologies to optimize the customer experience and serve the bank's customers with operational excellence and accuracy
• Participates in on-going training focused on how to develop a book of business to meet and exceed pre-defined financial targets and determine how to progress to the next phase as an advisor
• Buys relationships with internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
• Manages risk proactively in every aspect of business, product, and service transaction leveraging available tools

Requirements

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• 4+ years of progressive professional and/or military experience
• 2+ years experience in investments industry
• Ability to obtain Series 7 and 66 licenses within allotted program time
• Is a self-starter who efficiently manages time and capacity
• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever one sets their mind to
• Buils and nurtures strong relationships
• Collaborates effectively with others to get things done
• Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients
• Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks and executes in a fast-paced environment
• Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients
• Thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
• Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business-related field
• Proven ability to partner and promote lead generation
• Experience balancing investment management, sales activities and new client development
• Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
• Obtained insurance licenses