Financial Solutions Advisor - Participant Services (Series 7 required)

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 is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Merrill Participant Services Financial Solutions Advisors (FSA) engage participants in goals-based conversations to provide education and guidance when they need us most – whether they are transitioning from another job, just starting out in the workforce, building a family or transitioning to retirement. Through a contact center environment, FSAs leverage the Bank of America and Merrill offering model and collaborate with business partners to provide service/education to active and separated Merrill 401k and Equity Plan Participants. They set clear expectations to create a smooth transition and continuation of the Bank of America/Merrill relationship. If you are interested in growing a long term career in finance, passionate about delivering client centric solutions, want the ability to learn more about markets, and investments, the Participant Services Financial Solutions Advisor is the ideal role for you. We’ll help you: • Further strengthen participant relationships by anticipating needs, ex ceeding service expectations and following through on commitments • Demonstrate knowledge of investments and financial markets and apply key principles appropriately to the individual participant’s investment needs • Consistently identify participant opportunities and engage key partners as needed • Ability to grasp and apply complex technical material quickly Required Qualifications • Must be internal to Consumer Investments Series 7, and 66 or equivalent (if not currently held, Series 66 must be obtained within 90 days) • Passion for excellence and willingness to work to exceed client expectations • Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a fast paced environment Enterprise Job Description: This job is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building a financial plan, and recommending brokerage products. Job expectations include applying and expanding knowledge by completing required licenses and trainings. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Responsibilities: Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money managed solutions Recommends banking and investments strategies that align with client financial goals and needs Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potential product services recommended Additional Skills Needed: Account Management Advisory Client Experience Branding Customer and Client Focus Oral Communications Active Listening Attention to Detail Client Solutions Advisory Issue Management Pipeline Management Causation Analysis Client Management Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Risk Management Written Communications Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - MD - Hunt Valley - 11333 MCCORMICK RD - HUNT VALLEY (MD5031) Pay and benefits information Pay range $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Formulaic incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees are eligible for incentives as detailed by the specific line of business incentive plan provisions. Formulaic plans may be comprised of monthly, quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities. Incentives are earned based on the employee’s performance against defined metrics. 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. Bank of America is committed to help employees through the transition period when they’re displaced as a result of a workforce reduction, realignment or similar measure. Please review the resume writing and interviewing tips provided below to help prepare you for your next career opportunity. Getting started Regardless of the position you are interested in, the starting points to building your resume are the same: 1. Determine the job or types of jobs you want to do and research their responsibilities and qualifications. 2. Think about why you can do the job and make a list of your skills that are relative to the job. 3. Identify experiences or accomplishments that show your proficiency in the skills required for the job. 4. Summarize your abilities, accomplishments and skills into a brief, concise document. Considerations when writing a resume • Do be brief. Resumes should be 1-2 pages in length. • Do be upbeat and active in your wording. • Do emphasize what you have done clearly and concretely. • Do be neat and well organized. • Do have others proofread and critique your resume. Spell check. Make it error free. • Do use high quality, white or light colored 8½ x 11 paper. Use a laser printer if possible. • Don't be dishonest, always tell the truth about yourself in the most flattering light. • Don't include salary history or requirements. • Don't include references. • Don't include accomplishments that do not support your professional goals. • Don't include anything that isn't relevant. (For example, don't mention your fondness for swimming unless you want to work on the water.) • Don't use italics, underlining, shadows or other fancy treatments. Seven steps to a successful interview 1. Anticipate –Put yourself in the interviewer's position. What do you believe the interviewer is most interested in? Why do you think you have been invited to interview? 2. Research –What are the primary functions of the line of business? What are the success factors for the job? Is there a job description available? 3. Assess –Think about your skills, abilities, knowledge, interests, traits, values and accomplishments. Match them to what you know about the job. Consider which ones you should highlight. 4. Prepare Answers –Think about what the interviewer may ask, determine what the best answer is and write it down. 5. Prepare Questions – Interviewing is a two-way street. By asking thoughtful questions, you communicate your interest and learn a lot about the job. Choose two or three questions to ask your interviewer. Avoid asking a lot of questions about vacation time or breaks. 6. Practice – It may seem awkward, but it is the best way to come across well in an interview. Practice your own "great responses" with others or in front of a mirror until you appear relaxed and at ease. 7. Follow-up – Send a brief follow-up letter to the interviewer. Keep in mind that the many job searchers will not send a follow-up letter. Sending one can become a competitive advantage. Pay Transparency - Privacy Statement -