Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate

About the Role

The Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate (FSA I) role at Bank of America is an entry-level position focused on developing the skills necessary to become a licensed financial advisor. The journey begins with obtaining Securities Industry licenses and progresses to advising clients on their financial needs. Successful candidates will have opportunities to advance to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II and beyond within Bank of America and Merrill. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements, which include federal registry system registration and a background check. Failure to obtain or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in immediate termination.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses.
• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Assess clients' complex financial pictures and provide guidance and solutions.
• Humanize financial interactions.
• 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 financial goals and life priorities.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners.
• Connect clients to solutions provided by Bank of America and Merrill.
• Grow and deepen relationships within a portfolio of clients (in Stage II).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Securities Industry licenses:
• Must obtain SIE within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days.
• Note: Series 63 & 65 accepted in lieu of Series 66.
• SAFE Act registration is mandatory.
• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.
• Schedule: Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays, 40 hours per week, 1st shift.
• Location: This position is for the entire market. Training will be at one financial center, with potential for a phone-based role until a permanent financial center location is determined within a reasonable commuting distance.

Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience.

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