Wealth Management Client Associate

Overview Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management specializes 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. Responsibilities Provide client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors. Support enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Serve as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of clients. Provide excellent client service by educating clients on all of the bank's service and banking offerings. Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follow up on all client and FA requests. Assist with ensuring practices are aligned with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect clients, and manage risk. Identify, deepen, and maintain client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices. Support day-to-day team activities and needs, including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal increases. Qualifications Enthusiastic, highly motivated self‑starter with strong work ethic and intense focus on results. Demonstrates a client‑centric mindset, always acting in the best interest of the client. Ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms. Desired Qualifications Currently holds or is pursuing FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series7, and/or Series66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66). Possesses industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products. Experience working with clients, quickly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience. Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities. Detail‑oriented. 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. 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 Requirements Minimum education: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent. Shift: 1st shift (United States) Hours per week: 37.5 Compensation & Benefits Competitive benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being. #J-18808-Ljbffr