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Head of Private Wealth Management Alts Specialist Team

Bank of America

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Series 7, 63, 65, Or 66 License

Job overview

Bank of America Merrill Alternative Investments seeks an experienced sales professional to lead its Private Wealth Management Alts Specialist team and Internal Sales Desk. The role focuses on selling, marketing, and educating Merrill financial advisors about hedge funds, private equity, and real asset solutions. It also covers Northeast territory responsibilities, client service, and prospecting ultra-high-net-worth and institutional investors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial Services SalesTeam LeadershipOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationAlternative InvestmentsHedge FundsPrivate EquityReal AssetsPortfolio Construction

Qualifications

10+ Years Financial Services ExperienceSeries 7, 63, 65, or 66 LicenseMust Be 18+Finance, Marketing, or Business Administration DegreeCFACAIAMBA

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Head of Private Wealth Management Alts Specialist Team

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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.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by 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.

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:

Bank of America Merrill Alternative Investments is seeking an experienced sales professional to join the Alternative Investments Specialist organization supporting the Private Wealth channel. The role is primarily responsible for the sales, marketing and education of hedge funds, private equity offerings and real asset solutions to Merrill financial advisors. In addition, the candidate will lead a team of Private Wealth Specialists across multiple territories, as well as members of the Internal Sales Desk. The role also includes servicing existing clients and assisting with the prospecting of new ultra high-net-worth and institutional investors.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all hiring, development, evaluation and coaching activity for the Private Wealth Management (PWM) Alts Specialist team.

  • Supervise and mentor the PWM Internal Sales Desk members and foster an environment of collaboration between internal and external Specialists

  • In addition to leading the PWM Alts Specialist team, the candidate will assume Alts Specialist responsibilities for the Northeast region. This will require the candidate to develop a business strategy that enables them to work independently in the territory alongside local PWM market leadership and financial advisors.

  • Engaging with members of the broader Alternative Investments Sales Team, home office leadership, and select third-party product partners to cultivate future Alts growth.

  • Developing a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the Merrill PWM portfolio construction process with respect to alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, and real assets.

  • Working with internal operations, marketing, product origination, risk, legal and compliance partners to enhance the overall client and advisor experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of financial services product and/or sales experience

  • Travel throughout coverage area (2-3 days a week)

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Knowledge of alternative investment products

  • Self-motivated individual with a passion for alternative investments and a strong desire to lead

  • Must hold Series 7, 63, 65 or 66 licenses or be able to obtain within 120 days of hire

Desired Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Marketing or Business Administration (CFA, CAIA or MBA a plus)

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.

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Pay
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  • New York median$185–275K/yr143 salary ranges
  • US median$18–22/hr21 hourly ranges
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