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 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.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through 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.
Job Description:
This job is responsible for defining the financial advisor / team investment philosophy. Key responsibilities include developing portfolio analysis and expertise across a wide range of investment product areas. Job expectations include ensuring client risk profiles and asset portfolios are aligned properly and partnering with internal specialists to deliver holistic investment solutions. 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:
- Ensures risk profiles, goals, objectives and asset allocations are aligned and applied to each individual client
- Delivers the full range of investment products and services to clients
- Leverages financial product specialist as appropriate to meet client goals
- Prepares and presents client performance review reports
Required Qualifications:
- Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support
- SAFE Act Registration; ADV-2B Required
- Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation
- Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services
- Strong analytical and portfolio management skills with the ability to identify trends and implement investment strategies to increase growth and mitigate risk
- Ability to make sound decisions by having a deep understanding of investment management best practices and policies/procedures
- Ability to identify client needs and concerns and articulate appropriate approach to align solutions to goals in a suitable and controlled way
Skills:
- Causation Analysis
- Financial Management
- Investment Management
- Trading Strategy
- Trading and Investment Analysis
- Portfolio Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Price Verification and Valuation
- Trade Monitoring
- Trading
- Client Investments Management
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Forecasting and Modeling
- Wealth Planning
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
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US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)Pay and benefits informationPay range$62,000.00 - $108,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Formulaic incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees are eligible for incentives as detailed by the specific line of business incentive plan provisions. Formulaic plans may be comprised of monthly, quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities. Incentives are earned based on the employee’s performance against defined metrics.BenefitsThis 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.Skills Required
- Series 7 and Series 63, 65, or 66, or equivalent; obtain all required state registrations
- SAFE Act Registration and ADV-2B
- Obtain and maintain at least one firm-approved designation
- Strong communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of wealth management products and services
- Strong analytical and portfolio management skills
- Ability to identify trends and implement investment strategies to increase growth and mitigate risk
- Understanding of investment management best practices and policies and procedures
- Ability to identify client needs and articulate suitable solutions aligned to client goals
- High school diploma, GED, secondary school education, or equivalent
Bank of America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision plans along with mental health resources, EAP support, and virtual care options. These offerings indicate breadth across preventive care, counseling, and convenient access channels.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include up to a 5% 401(k) company match plus an additional 2% or 3% annual company contribution based on years of service. This structure signals meaningful long-term savings support beyond standard matching.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support features 26 weeks of parental leave, with 16 weeks fully paid for eligible employees, plus programs for fertility, adoption, surrogacy, childcare, and backup care. These resources emphasize support across family-building and caregiving needs.
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