Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate

About the Role

This role is for a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I, a registration candidate, at Bank of America. The program is designed to help individuals obtain their Securities Industry licenses and develop the foundational skills needed to be a financial advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry licenses: Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 (or 63 & 65 in lieu of 66).
• Learn foundational skills for client relationship management, including acquiring, building, and managing client relationships.
• Guide clients with advice and solutions based on their financial picture to help them achieve their financial goals.
• Humanize financial interactions.
• Work in a financial center to deliver core banking, investment solutions, and client care.
• Progress to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where you will grow and deepen relationships within a client portfolio.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners to connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill solutions.
• Deliver end-to-end comprehensive advice and client reviews/presentations.
• Recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAFE Act registration requirements apply, including federal registry system registration and a background check. Failure to obtain or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in termination.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Series 7 & 66 must be obtained within 120 days of hire.
• Structured lessons and dedicated study time will be provided for license attainment.
• World-class training and on-boarding programs will be provided.
• One-on-one coaching from Academy managers will be provided.
• Defined consultative approach to identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
• Interaction with banking customers, small business owners, and higher net worth clients.
• Ability to leverage relationships with a significant portion of U.S. households.

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 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

• Advisory
• Account Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Issue Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Risk Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Client Management
• Causation Analysis
• Written Communications

Weekly Schedule: Monday thru Friday, some Saturdays required

Shift: 1st shift

Hours Per Week: 40