Wealth Management Client Associate

Bank of America • Doylestown, PA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Merrill Wealth Management provides wealth management and investment products and services to individuals, companies, and institutions, with a focus on goals-based advice and guidance. Wealth Management Client Associates work alongside Financial Advisors to help clients pursue their financial and life goals through a personal advisory relationship.

This role provides client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors. The associate supports strategic and operational objectives within the advisors’ practices, advocates for clients, and customizes solutions to meet their needs. The role is expected to be a frequent point of contact for clients’ service needs. Merrill describes its culture as in-office and collaborative, with role-specific flexibility based on responsibilities and business needs.

Requirements

• Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and a strong focus on results.
• Demonstrate a client-centric mindset and act in the client’s best interest.
• Be able to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
• High school diploma, GED, secondary school, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Currently hold or be pursuing FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and/or Series 66; Series 63 and 65 are accepted in lieu of Series 66.
• Industry knowledge and understanding of investment products.
• Experience working with clients, quickly meeting 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 about 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 their incorporation 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.

What This Job Offers

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