Registered Wealth Management Client Associate

Overview

Job Description: 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.

• Provides client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs).
• Supports enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs.
• Serves as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of clients.

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66).
• Possesses advanced industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products.
• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results.
• Demonstrates a client-centric mindset, always acting in the best interest of the client.
• Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.

• Has experience working with clients, quickly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience.
• Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities.
• Is detail oriented.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.
• Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Account Management
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Issue Management
• Oral Communications
• Business Development
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Prioritization
• Administrative Services
• Emotional Intelligence
• Referral Identification
• Written Communications

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

For internal employees; participation in a work from home posture does not make you ineligible to post, however, may require to meet the workplace excellence policy.

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Toms River - 1415 HOOPER AVE (NJ2415)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range $26.50 - $42.00 hourly; offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible. This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits:
This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.