Wealth Management Specialist - Non-Registered

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. 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 EGP Specialist Trainee is a training program to develop and prepare candidates to further develop and service the FA Teams client base. The Trainee role allows an EGP Specialist to achieve the appropriate designations before taking on the full EGP Specialist role. This position operates in a marketing and sales development role by implementing and executing the Elite Growth Practice (EGP). Specific accountabilities for the role may vary depending on the team’s practice. Performance is measured by the FA or FA team through specific goals, metrics, and behaviors related to the execution of the EGP model. 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 your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be 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. Requirements: Either SIE, Series 7 and 66 registrations or SIE, Series 7, 63, and 65. Elite Growth Practice (EGP) Business Manager is a key contributor to a Financial Advisor team in creating strategy and ensuring execution related to multiple metrics and priorities across the team’s business plan and goal deliverables. Helps manage the team’s business plan and practice financials. Tracks progress with quantifiable business and activity goals and ensures team daily activities align with practice metrics, goals, and objectives. Coordinates team assignments, projects, and key initiatives, and ensures execution of team client service strategy. Requires a thorough knowledge of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management business functional area and products. Requires a working knowledge of general bank policies, programs and procedures and financial/accounting practices. Responsibilities Tracks all client actions/activities to ensure the highest level of client service is provided, while presenting time sensitive updates to the team and monitoring and reporting on client satisfaction Attends client review meetings to assist with relationship deepening conversations Executes on the team service model, including engaging with specialists/partners to address client’s needs Manages aspects of the client relationship process, including client onboarding and resolving escalations Assists the Financial Advisor team and/or Senior Business Managers in developing and monitoring the team’s client book segmentation strategy Required Qualifications Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support SAFE Act Registration; ADV-2B Required Maintain at least one firm approved designation Strong leadership abilities, communication, and delegation skills Understanding of how to deliver a strong overall client experience Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services Proven ability to manage risk and make sound decisions by having a deep understanding of industry regulations, supervisory requirements, and policies/procedures Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends, root cause and effects and implement improved processes to increase growth and mitigate risk Ability to influence and demonstrate strong and effective leadership through clear communication and collaboration with other partners to make sound decisions with courage and conviction; demonstrated ability to influence to the desired outcome, without direct authority Skills Account Management Business Acumen Client Management Client Solutions Advisory Portfolio Management Referral Identification Referral Management Relationship Building Administrative Services Client Investments Management Customer Service Management Process Simplification Minimum Education Requirement High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent For internal employees; participation in a work from home posture does not make you ineligible to post, however, may require to meet the workplace excellence policy. Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 37.5 #J-18808-Ljbffr