Financial Solutions Advisor

About the Role

As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), you will embark on a journey to obtain your Securities Industry licenses, receiving dedicated training for the Securities Industry Essentials [SIE], Series 7, and Series 66 Exams (63 & 65 accepted in lieu of 66). Upon licensure, you will acquire foundational advisor skills, focusing on client relationship management, understanding complex financial needs, and providing advice and solutions. You will then work in a financial center, delivering core banking and investment solutions and client care. The role includes opportunities for progression to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II and further advancement within Bank of America and Merrill. This position requires SAFE Act registration.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Understand client financial pictures and guide them with advice and solutions.
• Humanize financial interactions.
• Deliver Bank of America’s core banking and investment solutions and approach to client care.
• Grow and deepen relationships within a portfolio of clients.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice.
• Deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence.
• Recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
• 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 and includes a background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in immediate termination.
• Securities Industry Essentials [SIE]: Must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Series 7 & Series 66: Must obtain within 120 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses.
• Self-disciplined in managing time and capacity.
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, accessing needs, and recommending solutions.
• Success creating strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven mindset while prioritizing client’s interest in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology or applications.
• Desired: 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: Spanish speaking.

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
• Trading

Minimum Education Requirement

• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.

Schedule

• Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays.
• Shift: 1st shift
• Hours Per Week: 40