Merrill Market Client Relationship Manager

Bank of America

140d

About The Position

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance. Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America. Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective.

Requirements

• Currently hold SIE, Series 7 AND Series 66 (or Series 63 AND Series 65), Series 9 AND Series 10 (or Series 8) or equivalent licenses and Series 3, 31 licenses, if warranted
• Minimum of 5+ years professional experience
• Current or previous Merrill Wealth Management experience strongly preferred
• Self-motivated and client centric
• Expert knowledge of regulatory and supervisory requirements and corporate policies and procedures
• Investment product knowledge (i.e., 401K, Options, Annuities, Tax, Retirement Plans, Money Funds, Mutual Funds, Liabilities, Margin, Trust Operations, etc.)
• Prior trend analysis experience
• Strong customer service, problem resolution, and communication skills
• Strong management skills, including the ability to effectively plan, monitor, influence, negotiate, supervise and delegate

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Managing the branch's Wealth Management Client Associates and Service Support Staff
• Overseeing the daily operations of a Merrill branch office ensuring appropriate supervision and compliance to industry regulations, and policies and procedures
• Driving business growth by leading the service delivery model and wealth management banking strategy for their respective market
• Hiring, developing, and leading a team of cross-functional professionals to support Financial Advisor teams and deliver outstanding client service
• Coaching teams to deliver a modern, digital first service model focusing on exceeding the bank’s client service expectations and operational excellence goals
• Ensuring client service expectations are met and exceeded while balancing the risk and exposure for Merrill
• Resolving complex, escalated client service and operational needs
• Representing the office and Merrill with clients, prospects, Financial Advisor recruits, vendors, regulators, and outside legal counsel
• Proactively identifying opportunities to connect Financial Advisors and clients to the broader enterprise

Benefits

• Competitive benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree