Financial Solutions Advisor - Southern CT. Market
Cheshire, Connecticut;Danbury, Connecticut; Fairfield, Connecticut; New Canaan, Connecticut
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Job Description:
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 and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
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Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building a financial plan, and recommending brokerage products. Job expectations include applying and expanding knowledge by completing required licenses and trainings. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Responsibilities:
Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money managed solutions
Recommends banking and investments strategies that align with client financial goals and needs
Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities
Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele
Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potential product services recommended
Required Qualifications:
Currently holds Series 7 and 66 (or the equivalent 63 and 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
Minimum of one year of experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
Minimum of one year of experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever one sets their mind to
Builds and nurtures strong relationships
Collaborates effectively with others to get things done
Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients
Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks and executes in a fast-paced environment
Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients
Efficiently manages time and capacity
Thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients
Must be able to work Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays
Desired Qualifications:
Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment
Three or more years of experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
Obtained insurance licenses
Skills:
Account Management
Advisory
Client Experience Branding
Customer and Client Focus
Oral Communications
Active Listening
Attention to Detail
Client Solutions Advisory
Issue Management
Pipeline Management
Causation Analysis
Client Management
Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
Risk Management
Written Communications
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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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. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
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