Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
About The Position
Merrill Wealth Management provides goals-based wealth management and investment products and services to individuals, companies, and institutions. Its Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates work with clients through personal advisory relationships and have access to Merrill investment insights and Bank of America banking services. The Registered Wealth Management Client Associate provides client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors. The role supports enterprise strategic objectives and operational excellence while advocating for clients and tailoring solutions to the advisors’ needs. The associate serves as a frequent point of contact within Merrill for clients’ service needs. Merrill describes its culture as in-office and focused on collaboration, engagement, and career development, with flexibility based on role responsibilities and business needs. This position is based in Garden City, New York, is first shift, and is listed at 37.5 hours per week. The stated hourly pay range is $25.00–$45.00, with offers determined by experience, education, and skill set. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive and benefits, including access to paid time off.
Requirements
- Currently hold FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses; Series 63 and Series 65 are accepted in lieu of Series 66. If the licenses are not currently held, they must be obtained within a specified timeframe when hired into a registered job code.
- Possess advanced industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products.
- Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results.
- Demonstrate a client-centric mindset and act in the client’s best interest.
- Have the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with clients, promptly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience.
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent client service by educating clients on the bank’s service and banking offerings.
- Ensure client materials are timely, accurate, and complete, and follow up on client and Financial Advisor requests.
- Help ensure practices align with bank policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect clients, and manage risk.
- Identify, deepen, and maintain client relationships by emphasizing the bank’s offerings and encouraging incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices; communicate outputs to the Financial Advisor.
- Support day-to-day team activities and needs, including covering roles during absences or seasonal increases in need, while maintaining a client-first mindset.
Benefits
- Benefits eligibility
- Access to paid time off
- Eligibility to participate in an annual discretionary incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
