Wealth Management Specialist

Job Description:

Wealth Management Specialists are responsible for performing a variety of specialized functions across a Financial Advisor team such as: Business Management, Business Development, Wealth Planning, Investment Management or Relationship Management. Wealth Management Specialists provide quality client service and effective and efficient operations support. They may provide advice and assist with training for less experienced team members. Wealth Management Specialists execute problem escalation and/or problem solving in situations that require extensive analysis and evaluation. Wealth Management Specialists are expected to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies when obtaining or determining solutions. Wealth Management Specialists must have a working knowledge of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management business and specialized team functions for which they are assigned.

Role Requirements

• Either Series 7 and 66 licenses or Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support

• SAFE ACT Registration

• Individuals in this role are required to maintain a Form ADV -2B, which provides clients details on individuals experience and educational background, along with other requirements governed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)

• Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation

• Demonstrated expertise and impact in at least two of the following specialized functions: Wealth Planning, Investment Management, Business Development, Business Management and/or Relationship Management

• Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills

• Understanding of how to deliver a strong overall client experience

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at once

• Strong partnership and relationship management skills; ability to work across functional areas and organizational lines/levels

• Ability to influence and demonstrate clear communication and collaboration with others to make sound decisions without direct authority

• Analytical skills with ability to identify trends, root cause and effects, and implement improved processes to increase growth and mitigate risk

• Ability to identify client needs and concerns, and articulate appropriate approach to align solutions to goals to support responsible growth

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