Financial Solutions Advisor - Maine / New Hampshire Markets

Bank of America • Scarborough, ME

2d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Solutions Advisor provides comprehensive advice and customized solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. The role involves reviewing clients’ financial and investment goals, building financial plans, recommending brokerage products and banking or investment strategies, and directing clients to appropriate internal partners based on their needs and asset thresholds. The advisor identifies potential clients through referrals and financial center clientele, supports referral partners with coaching and feedback, and manages risk in daily activities.

The role requires completing applicable licenses and training and is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements, including a background check and maintaining registration in good standing. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on first shift, Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays. It is listed for Maine and New Hampshire markets; the posting notes that an immediate opening may not exist for every listed location.

Requirements

• Currently hold Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or Series 63 and Series 65 in lieu of Series 66. Candidates who hold a Series 63 or 65 but not the Series 66 may receive an offer conditional on passing the missing series exam within 60 days.
• At least one year of experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.
• At least one year of experience in the financial services industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Set and accomplish goals.
• Build and nurture strong relationships.
• Collaborate effectively with others.
• Communicate effectively and confidently and feel comfortable engaging with all clients.
• Manage goals, navigate complexity, prioritize tasks, and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Be willing to learn, adapt to new information, and seek appropriate solutions for clients.
• Manage time and capacity efficiently.
• Incorporate relevant regulatory due diligence thoughtfully and thoroughly into daily activities and long-term client strategies.
• Meet SAFE Act registration requirements, including required background checks and maintaining registration in good standing.
• High school diploma, GED, secondary school education, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Strong computer skills and ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• At least three years of experience in the financial services industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
• Insurance licenses.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to plan short- and long-term financial goals by building financial plans using brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money-managed solutions.
• Recommend banking and investment strategies aligned with clients’ financial goals and needs.
• Triage client requests and refer clients to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds.
• Mitigate and control risk as part of daily activities.
• Identify and engage potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele.
• Provide coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potentially recommended products and services.

Benefits

• Access to paid time off.
• Industry-leading benefits and resources and support for employees.
• Eligibility to participate in a formulaic incentive plan with monthly, quarterly, and/or annual incentive opportunities based on performance against defined metrics.

What This Job Offers

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