Credit Officer II - Registered - Global Wealth & Investment Management - Securities Based Lending Sp

Job Description At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in‑office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in‑office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Job Description: This job is responsible for managing clients and related credit products, partnering closely with relationship management, sales/trading, treasury management, operations and risk teams to support the client relationship. Key responsibilities include underwriting, monitoring, managing operational needs and/or client requests. Job expectations include credit‑focused client management responsibilities, independent thought leadership, strong leadership skills, the ability to provide feedback to less experienced teammates and may also manage a team. This GWIM Credit Securities Based Lending (SBL) Specialist role is responsible for delivering securities‑based lending solutions to wealth management clients in Merrill, and growing loan balances, through effective partnership with Merrill advisors and market leadership within the assigned geographic territory. Primary responsibilities include increasing advisor participation and client engagement with securities‑based lending solutions, providing product education and supporting deal execution. A Series 7 and 63 (or 66) are required for the position. The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC and FINRA. “Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy” Responsibilities Partners with relationship management and product partners to assess clients’ credit needs and create solutions Leads loan structure conversations and negotiates loan documentation with clients and internal/external legal partners Drives credit and risk approval processes for new credit originations, renewals, increases, and modifications Leads ongoing monitoring efforts for a portfolio of clients in compliance with regulations, policy and procedures Drives the growth of funded loans and revenue while mitigating risks, maintaining asset quality and adhering to regulatory requirements Serves as an escalation point for complex credit transactions Mentors and supports associates Cultivate relationships with Merrill advisors to identify credit opportunities, support client outreach and implement SBL loan facilities Develop and execute lending strategy and initiatives, in partnership with Merrill market leadership, to achieve SBL growth objectives Educates Advisors and key partners on SBL capabilities and risk appetite to increase engagement and penetration Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience in commercial or wealth management lending or providing wealth management solutions in partnership with advisors Effective collaboration with Merrill leadership and advisors and partners to consistently deliver SBL solutions to wealth management clients Strong oral and written communication Organized and can handle/prioritize ongoing business development across multiple Merrill markets Ability to work well with underwriting, risk, and other business partners FINRA 7 and 63 (or 66) licenses (if not currently licensed, must be completed within 120 days of start date). Desired Qualifications Has FINRA SIE, Series 7 & 66 Bachelor’s degree Specific experience in marketing and selling wealth management credit solutions through Advisors Skills Business Acumen Coaching Decision Making Hiring and Onboarding Loan Structuring Collaboration Credit Documentation Requirements Oral Communications Risk Management Written Communications Influence Client Solutions Advisory Executive Presence Strategic Thinking Underwriting Minimum Education Requirement High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent Shift 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week 40 Pay and Benefits Pay range $150,000.00 - $150,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible. This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve. Privacy Statement: Pay Transparency: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi‑faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us! Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. Global Impact Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates. Opportunity and Inclusion Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. 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