Sr. Product Specialist - Non-Registered

Bank of America • Atlanta, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America 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 Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Bank of America Merrill Alternative Investments is seeking an experienced sales professional to join the Alternative Investments Specialist organization supporting the Private Bank. The position will primarily be focused on the sales, marketing and education of hedge funds, private equity offerings and real asset solutions available on the Alternative Investments platform to Portfolio Managers within Bank of America Private Bank. The position will also be responsible for servicing existing client assets and assisting with the prospecting of ultra-high-net-worth and institutional investors. Job Description: This job is responsible for managing strategic initiatives and enhancing the investment offering by overseeing the client experience. Key responsibilities include representing unique needs of our investment advisory programs, partnering with operations to establish fund accurately on platforms, and collaboration cross functions. Job expectations include ensuring governance and risk routines are in place and having the ability to think creatively to identify solutions while balancing risks.

Requirements

• 8+ years of financial services product and/or sales experience
• Knowledge of alternative investment products
• Travel throughout coverage area (3-4 days a week)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated individual with a passion for alternative investments
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Marketing or Business Administration (CFA, CAIA or MBA a plus) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Developing a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the Bank of America Private Bank portfolio construction process with respect to alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, and real assets.
• Creating and executing a business strategy that allows the candidate to work independently in the territory alongside local Private Bank market leadership. The business strategy will also include working closely with other members of the Alternative Investments Sales Team, home office leadership, and select third-party product partners to cultivate and grow future Alts business prospects.
• Providing proactive and solutions-oriented feedback based on interactions with internal operations, marketing, product origination, risk, legal and compliance partners to enhance the overall client and PM experience.
• Staying current on trends impacting both the broader financial markets and alternative investment strategies to educate our clients and Private Bank PMs on underlying manager performance attribution and the importance of diversification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level