Wealth Management Client Associate

About the role

This role provides client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. The role serves as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of clients.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent client service by educating clients on all of the bank's service and banking offerings.
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests.
• Assists with ensuring practices align with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect clients, and manage risk.
• Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships by emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices.
• Communicates outputs to FAs and supports day-to-day team activities, including covering roles during absences or seasonal need increases, with a client-first mindset.

Requirements

• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results.
• Demonstrates a client-centric mindset, always acting in the best interest of the client.
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.

Qualifications

• Currently holds or is pursuing FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and/or Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66).
• Possesses industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products.
• Has experience working with clients, quickly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience.
• Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities.
• Is detail-oriented and demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.
• Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Account Management
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Issue Management
• Oral Communications
• Business Development
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Prioritization
• Administrative Services
• Emotional Intelligence
• Referral Identification
• Written Communications

Schedule

1st shift (United States of America), 37.5 hours per week.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.