Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Balboa Parthenia

Bank of America • Northridge, OH

4d • $29 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I) role begins with dedicated training to obtain securities industry licenses, including the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65 in lieu of Series 66). After licensing, the employee learns foundational advisory skills, including acquiring, building, and managing client relationships; evaluating clients’ financial situations; and providing advice and solutions. After meeting key milestones, the employee begins working in a financial center to deliver core banking and investment solutions and client care. Successful FSA I employees typically progress to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where they grow and deepen relationships with a client portfolio and may pursue other roles at Bank of America and Merrill.

The position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system, complete the required background check and registration process, and remain in good standing. Failure to obtain or maintain registration may result in termination.

The role is based in the Northridge, California market. The specific financial center location will be determined by business needs. The employee will train at one financial center and may initially work in a phone-based capacity until a financial center within a reasonable commuting distance is determined, as permitted by law. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, first shift, 40 hours per week. Compensation is $28.85–$33.65 per hour, with offers based on experience, education, and skill set; compensation is base salary and is not incentive eligible. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Aptitude for obtaining required industry licenses.
• Self-discipline in managing time and capacity.
• Experience cultivating client relationships, assessing needs, and recommending solutions.
• Ability to build strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven mindset while prioritizing clients’ interests in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology or applications.
• Obtain the SIE within 30 days of hire and Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days; Series 63 and 65 are accepted in lieu of Series 66.
• High school diploma, GED, secondary school credential, or equivalent.
• Ability to meet SAFE Act registration and background-check requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Current FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) license.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or at least one year of financial services industry or sales experience.
• Skills in client experience branding, client solutions advisory, investment management, pipeline management, referral management, client management, customer and client focus, portfolio management, prospecting, referral identification, business acumen, executive presence, oral communications, risk management, and trading.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Assess clients’ needs and complex financial circumstances and provide appropriate advice and solutions.
• Use a defined consultative approach to identify client needs and suitable solutions.
• Provide comprehensive advice and conduct client reviews and presentations.
• Recommend strategies to help clients achieve financial goals and life priorities.
• Deliver core banking and investment solutions and client care in a financial center.
• Collaborate with banking and investment partners and connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill solutions.
• Grow and deepen relationships within a portfolio of clients after progressing to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II.
• Obtain the required SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses, or the accepted Series 63 and 65 alternatives.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility.
• Access to paid time off.
• Resources and support for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED