Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate

About the Role

As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I) at Bank of America, your journey begins with obtaining essential Securities Industry licenses. You will receive dedicated training for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 Exams. Upon licensure, you will learn foundational skills to advise clients, build relationships, and guide them toward their financial goals. The role involves working in a financial center to deliver core banking and investment solutions, with opportunities for progression to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II and beyond within Bank of America and Merrill. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses (or 63 & 65 accepted in lieu of 66).
• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Consider a client’s complex financial picture and provide guidance and solutions.
• Humanize financial interactions.
• Help deliver Bank of America’s core banking and investment solutions.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice and deliver client reviews/presentations.
• Recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners.
• Connect clients to solutions provided through Bank of America and Merrill.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAFE Act registration is required.
• Must obtain SIE within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain Series 7 & 66 within 120 days of hire.
• Weekly Schedule: Monday through Friday, some Saturdays required.
• Shift: 1st shift.
• Hours Per Week: 40.

Qualifications

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses.
• Self-discipline in managing time and capacity.
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, assessing needs, and recommending solutions.
• Success in creating strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven mindset with a priority on client interests in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology or applications.
• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) (Desired)
• Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience (Desired)

Skills

• Client Experience Branding
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Investment Management
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Portfolio Management
• Prospecting
• Referral Identification
• Business Acumen
• Executive Presence
• Oral Communications
• Risk Management