Investment Consultant II - Merrill Premium

Investment Consultant II - Merrill Premium

Pennington, New Jersey

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Job Description :

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Job Description :

This job is responsible for providing prospects and self-directed investors with financial assistance by identifying broader product and service solutions that meet their investment and saving needs. Key responsibilities include applying knowledge of investments, products, financial markets, policies, procedures, and processes to the client's investment needs. Job expectations include owning the management, research, and communication process of resolving client issues and achieving high client satisfaction and relationship deepening through a disciplined and responsible approach. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage 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 and registration process. Failure to obtain and / or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

The registered Investment Consultant II demonstrates knowledge of investments and financial markets and assists clients with their servicing and trading needs through inbound and outbound phone interactions. The Investment Consultant II will own the management, research, and communication of resolution to client issues while demonstrating expert knowledge of policies, procedures and processes. The role is responsible for achievement of high client satisfaction and relationship deepening through a disciplined and responsible approach.

Responsibilities :

Provides prospects and self-directed investors with financial guidance and assistance based on their needs to deepen existing relationships

Educates potential and existing clients about investment products, services, and trading strategies offered by the bank

Delivers on performance goals by uncovering additional client needs, deepening existing relationships, and referring clients to business counterparts

Deliver exceptional service to clients by answering general account inquiries

Accurately execute and confirm trade orders as well as a variety of securities transactions initiated by self-directed clients

Assist clients with brokerage consumer website usage and navigation

Educate potential and existing clients about investment products, services and trading strategies

Research and resolve client requests

Maintain current knowledge of Merrill products, policies, and services while keeping abreast of financial markets and regulations

Required Qualifications :

• Series 7 & 66 required (if not currently held, Series 66 must be obtained within 90 days)

Demonstrated passion and interest in financial markets

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to actively listen to clients and demonstrate empathy

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Detail oriented, with good follow-up skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment

Requires basic knowledge of the organization, products and / or services

Requires knowledge of financial markets and trading strategies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to meet and exceed productivity and performance goals

Must be technologically savvy and able to quickly learn new systems

Ability to adapt and seek solutions for customers in a fast-paced environment

Must be flexible to work assigned shift within center hours of operation

Strong desire for point of call resolution

Focus on client satisfaction

Desired Qualifications :

Call center experience is preferred but not required

Previous Brokerage experience is a plus

1+ years of financial industry experience

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

Trading

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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