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.
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.
Job Description:
The Senior Business Manager role is a key contributor to a Financial Advisor team in creating strategy and ensuring execution related to multiple metrics and priorities across the teams business plan and goal deliverables. Develops and manages the teams business plan and practice financials. Manages and drives complex financial- related initiatives to include: pricing strategy, profitability compared to revenue and time capacity. Interfaces with market and division leaders to ensure team strategy and initiatives support overall division market strategies and goals. Tracks progress with quantifiable business and activity goals and ensures team daily activities aligns with practice metrics, goals and objectives. Manages diverse administrative functions to include personnel processes and performance monitoring and coordination of team assignments, projects and key initiatives, and overall team client service strategy. Requires a thorough knowledge of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management business functional area and products. Requires a working knowledge of general bank policies, programs and procedures and financial/accounting practices. 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.
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
- Strong leadership abilities, communication and delegation skills
- Understanding of how to deliver a strong overall client experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services
- Proven ability to manage risk and make sound decisions by having a deep understanding of industry regulations, supervisory requirements 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
- Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends, root cause and effects and implement improved processes to increase growth and mitigate risk
- Ability to influence and demonstrate strong and effective leadership through clear communication and collaboration with other partners to make sound decisions with courage and conviction; demonstrated ability to influence to the desired outcome, without direct authority
- Minimum of five years of experience performing specialist/analyst level responsibilities or equivalent industry experience
Desired Qualifications:
- MBA and/or obtain/maintain at least one firm approved designation
Skills:
- Administrative Services
- Customer Experience Improvement
- Project Management
- Sales Performance Management
- Strategy Planning and Development
- Business Acumen
- Business Analytics
- Candidate Screening
- Coaching
- Continuous Improvement
- Account Management
- Process Simplification
- Reporting
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
40Skills Required
- Series 7 and Series 63/65 or Series 66, or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by supported Financial Advisors and teams
- SAFE Act registration and ADV-2B
- Strong leadership, communication, delegation, influence, and collaboration skills
- Understanding of delivering a strong overall client experience
- Thorough knowledge of wealth management products and services
- Deep understanding of industry regulations, supervisory requirements, risk management, and policies and procedures
- Ability to identify client needs and align suitable solutions with client goals
- Strong analytical skills, including trend analysis, root-cause analysis, and process improvement
- Minimum five years of specialist or analyst-level experience, or equivalent industry experience
- High school diploma, GED, secondary school, or equivalent
- MBA and/or at least one firm-approved designation
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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