Investment Consultant II - Merrill Premium

Investment Consultant II - Merrill Premium

Pennington, New Jersey

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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 and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

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Bank of America 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.

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Job Description:

This job is responsible for providing prospects and self-directed investors with financial assistance by identifying broader product and service solutions that meet their investment and saving needs. Key responsibilities include applying knowledge of investments, products, financial markets, policies, procedures, and processes to the client's investment needs. Job expectations include owning the management, research, and communication process of resolving client issues and achieving high client satisfaction and relationship deepening through a disciplined and responsible approach. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan 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. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities:

• Provides prospects and self-directed investors with financial guidance and assistance based on their needs to deepen existing relationships

• Educates potential and existing clients about investment products, services, and trading strategies offered by the bank

• Delivers on performance goals by uncovering additional client needs, deepening existing relationships, and referring clients to business counterparts

Required Qualifications:

• Series 7 and 66 (or both the 63 and 65) is required; if 66 is not currently held, must be obtained within 90 days

• Demonstrated passion and interest in financial markets

• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to actively listen to clients and demonstrate empathy

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Detail oriented, with strong follow-up skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment

• Basic knowledge of the organization, products and/or services

• Knowledge of financial markets and trading strategies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to meet and exceed productivity and performance goals

• Technologically savvy and able to quickly learn new systems

• Ability to adapt and seek solutions for customers in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible to work assigned shift within center hours of operation

• Strong desire for point of call resolution

• Focus on client satisfaction

Desired Qualifications:

• Call center experience

• Previous brokerage experience

• 1+ years of financial industry experience

Skills:

• 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

• Trading

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

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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