Bank of America

Financial Advisor – Merrill Advisor Development Program

Bank of America

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Deer Park • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Work with high-net worth individuals identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing financial goals, and delivering comprehensive recommendations
  • Collaborate with and be mentored by Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to build upon experience to promote portfolio growth
  • 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
  • Recommending investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences
  • Balancing investment growth, referral activities, customer follow up, prospect building, administrative compliance and personal growth and development
  • Organizing and managing resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practice
  • Completing mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements

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 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
  • 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
Benefits
  • Industry-leading benefits
  • Access to paid time off
  • Resources and support for employees
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
investment productsfinancial goalsportfolio growthcustomer needs assessmentperformance goalsinvestment trainingrisk profile analysiscustomized solutionsadministrative complianceprospecting
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsrelationship buildingeffective communicationtrust buildingcollaborationlistening skillsgoal orientedentrepreneurial mindsetstrong follow-throughinfluence
Certifications
Series 7 licenseSeries 66 licenseSeries 63 licenseSeries 65 license