Wealth Management Client Associate- West Central Michigan Market

Job Description:

• Job Description

• Merrill 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.

  Merrills 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.

  Job Description:
  This job is responsible for providing client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives operational excellence goals and client advocacy within the FAs business while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients.

  Responsibilities:

  • Provides excellent Client Service to the banks clients through educating them on all of the banks service and banking offerings

  • Ensures timeliness accuracy and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests

  • Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the banks policies and procedures to support operational excellence protect the banks clients and manage risk

  • Identifies deepens and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the banks offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices while communicating outputs to the FA

  • Supports day-to-day team activities and needs including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal need increases while leading with a client first mindset

  Required Qualifications:

  • Is an enthusiastic highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results

  • Demonstrates a client-centric mindset always acting in the best interest of the client

  • Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms

  Desired Qualifications:

  • Currently holds or is pursuing FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Series 7 and/or Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66)

  • Possesses industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products

  • Has experience working with clients quickly fulfilling their needs delivering complex solutions and providing an excellent client experience

  • Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities

  • Is detail oriented

  • Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

  • Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information

  • Strong computer application skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Salesforce

  • Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills

  Skills:

  • Account Management

  • Client Management

  • Customer and Client Focus

  • Issue Management

  • Oral Communications

  • Business Development

  • Client Solutions Advisory

  • Pipeline Management

  • Prioritization

  • Administrative Services

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Referral Identification

  • Written Communications

  Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

  • 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

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