Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate

About the Role

The Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate role is an entry-level position designed to guide individuals through obtaining necessary Securities Industry licenses and developing foundational advisory skills. The role progresses through stages, with opportunities for advancement within Bank of America and Merrill.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses (63 & 65 accepted in lieu of 66).
• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Understand a client’s complex financial picture and guide them with advice and solutions.
• Humanize financial interactions.
• Deliver Bank of America’s core banking and investment solutions.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice.
• Deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence.
• 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.
• Progress to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II upon demonstrated success.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must obtain SIE within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain Series 7 & Series 66 within 120 days of hire.
• SAFE Act registration requirements apply.
• Position is subject to SAFE Act registration and background check.
• Failure to obtain/maintain SAFE Act registration may result in termination.
• Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.
• Schedule: Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays.
• Shift: 1st shift.
• Hours Per Week: 40.

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.
• Demonstrates a results-driven mindset while prioritizing client’s interest in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Learns and adapts 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
• Trading