Financial Advisor – Merrill Advisor Development Program
Bank of America
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Greensboro • North Carolina • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for working 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
- Develop a book of business to meet and exceed established performance hurdles
- Effectively prioritize sourcing prospective clients and executing highly customized solutions
- Recommend investment products and services that are suitable for prospects
- Balance investment growth, referral activities, customer follow-up, administrative compliance, and personal development
- Organize and manage resources to run a productive practice
- Complete mandated training, assessments, 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 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
- World class training and onboarding programs
- One-on-one coaching from award-winning Academy at Bank of America
- Opportunities to collaborate with core banking and investment partners
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
investment productsfinancial goalsportfolio growthprospectingcustomer follow-upadministrative complianceinvestment trainingsales experiencegoal-orientedresults-oriented
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsrelationship buildingeffective communicationtrust buildingcollaborationlistening skillsproblem assessmententrepreneurial mindsetstrong follow-throughinfluence
Certifications
Series 7 licenseSeries 66 licenseSeries 63 licenseSeries 65 license