Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate

About the Role

The Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate role is an entry-level position focused on obtaining Securities Industry licenses and developing foundational advisory skills. The journey begins with obtaining necessary licenses, followed by training in client relationship management, financial advising, and core banking and investment solutions. Successful candidates will progress through defined stages of development, with opportunities for advancement within Bank of America and Merrill.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses.
• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Guide clients with advice and solutions to help them achieve their financial goals.
• Humanize financial interactions.
• Deliver Bank of America’s core banking, investment solutions, and 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 by Bank of America and Merrill.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAFE Act registration required, including background check and registration process.
• FDIC, Safe Act, Loan Originators, FINRA laws and regulations apply.
• Securities Industry Essentials [SIE]
• Series 7
• Series 66 (63 & 65 accepted in lieu of 66)
• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Qualifications

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses.
• Must be self-disciplined in managing time and capacity.
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, assessing 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) is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience is 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

Schedule

• Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays
• 40 Hours Per Week
• 1st shift (United States of America)
• Training at one financial center, with potential for a phone-based role until a permanent financial center location is determined.