Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Central OC Market

Bank of America • Fountain Valley, CA

1d • $29 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), you will begin by obtaining securities industry licenses through dedicated training for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 exams. After licensing, you will learn foundational advising skills, including acquiring, building, and managing client relationships; understanding clients’ financial circumstances; and guiding them toward advice and solutions. After reaching key milestones, you will work in a financial center, delivering core banking and investment solutions and supporting client care. The Academy provides training, coaching, tools, and resources throughout your development. Successful FSA I advisors typically progress to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where they continue developing client relationships within a portfolio and may pursue other roles at Bank of America and Merrill.

The position requires SAFE Act registration and a required background check. Employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing; failure to obtain or maintain registration may result in termination. The role is open across the Central OC market. The specific financial center will be determined by business needs. Training will take place at one financial center, and the role may initially be phone-based until a financial center location within a reasonable commuting distance is determined, as permitted by applicable law. Schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, 40 hours per week, on first shift. The position is based in Fountain Valley, California. Pay is $28.85–$33.65 per hour, determined by experience, education, and skill set. Compensation is base salary and is not incentive eligible. The role 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.
• A 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.
• High school diploma, GED, secondary school, or equivalent.
• 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.
• Meet SAFE Act registration and background-check requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Currently holds the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 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

• Obtain the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses (Series 63 and 65 are accepted in lieu of Series 66) within the required timeframes.
• Use a consultative approach to identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Consider clients’ financial circumstances and provide advice and solutions that support their financial goals and life priorities.
• Deliver client reviews and presentations and recommend strategies.
• Connect clients with banking and investment solutions offered through Bank of America and Merrill.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners.
• Work with banking customers, small business owners, and higher-net-worth clients in a financial center or initially in a phone-based capacity.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility.
• Access to paid time off.
• Resources and support for employees.
• Training and onboarding programs.
• One-on-one coaching from Academy managers.
• Structured lessons and dedicated study time for securities licensing.

What This Job Offers

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