Financial Solutions Advisor

About the Role

This position is for a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I) at Bank of America. The role involves obtaining Securities Industry licenses and developing foundational skills to advise clients on their financial lives. Upon successful completion of initial stages, progression to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II is typical, with opportunities for further advancement within Bank of America and Merrill.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry licenses: Securities Industry Essentials [SIE], Series 7, and Series 66 (or 63 & 65 in lieu of 66).
• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Consider clients' complex financial pictures and guide them with advice and solutions.
• Humanize financial interactions.
• Deliver core banking and investment solutions in a financial center.
• 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.
• Grow and deepen relationships within a portfolio of clients (as FSA Stage II).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Securities Industry Essentials [SIE] (must obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Series 7 and Series 66 (or 63 & 65) (must obtain within 120 days of hire).
• SAFE Act registration requirements apply, including background checks.

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

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays.
• 40 Hours Per Week.
• 1st shift (United States of America).
• The position is open for the entire market; specific Financial Center location will be based on business needs.
• Training may occur at one financial center, followed by a potential phone-based role until a suitable financial center location is determined within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture.