Wealth Management Specialist

Elite Growth Practice (EGP) Private Wealth Relationship ManagerMerrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.Merrill's Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.Merrill 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 Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through 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.This Elite Growth Practice (EGP) Private Wealth Relationship Manager position may be filled at a Trainee, Specialist or Senior level depending on experience of the candidate and needs of the Financial Advisor Team. The Trainee is a non-exempt position for a hire lacking required security licenses and/or designation. This position allows the individual to become fully licensed and achieve the appropriate designations required for the position. If Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) licenses and approved designation are not currently held, must be obtained within a specified timeframe to be eligible for Specialist position.This Elite Growth Practice (EGP) Private Wealth Relationship Manager supports the Financial Advisor team to further develop and enhance existing client relationships. He or she provides specialized support as a Specialist/Manager in any one of the teams specialized roles of Business Development, Wealth Planning, Investment Management, or Business Management in addition to spending more than 50% of their time on relationship management activities. Assist with and attend client meetings and discussions covering investment strategy, account performance, new products, and market developments in an effort to promote growth and acquisition. Engage portfolio managers, product specialists and/or team Senior Wealth Planner and Investment Management Specialist to support the coordination all sales and service activities. Works with the Financial Advisor and/or team Senior Business Manager to develop, implement, and monitor the teams client service model.Responsibilities:Maintains an understanding of the Chief Investment Office (CIO) philosophy, proprietary planning, and investment management toolsMonitors, analyzes, and reviews the current market environment and research portfolio recommendationsMonitors and manages client portfolios to align with client goals, objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizonsReviews and manages team proprietary models to align with current market assumptions by participating in CIO and manager updates and reviewing reports and allocation updatesCreates analytical reports for Financial Advisors to review client investment portfolio performances against market returnsAssesses and shares pricing findings with clients to ensure understanding of the value of advice and accompanying solutionsSkills:Causation AnalysisFinancial ManagementInvestment ManagementTrading StrategyTrading and Investment AnalysisPortfolio AnalysisPortfolio ManagementPrice Verification and ValuationTrade MonitoringTradingClient Investments ManagementClient Solutions AdvisoryFinancial AnalysisFinancial Forecasting and ModelingWealth PlanningRequired Qualifications:Either Series 7 and 66 licenses or Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support. If Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent are not currently held, must be obtained within a specified timeframe to be eligible for Specialist position.SAFE Act Registration; ADV-2B RequiredObtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designationPossess and demonstrate strong communication skillsThorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and servicesStrong analytical and portfolio management skills with the ability to identify trends and implement investment strategies to increase growth and mitigate riskAbility to make sound decisions by having a deep understanding of investment management best practices and policies/proceduresAbility to identify client needs and concerns and articulate appropriate approach to align solutions to goals in a suitable and controlled wayMinimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalentInternal 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.Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week: 37.5