Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Summary:

The Private Bank Associate (PBA) is a generalist position that has primary responsibility for supporting all client needs including discussions and/or activities. PBAs monitor and execute all tasks required to fulfill the client service plan and meet day-to-day inquiries from the client.

The PBA manages the execution of client service activities such as initiating and monitoring account opening and asset transfers, handling client inquiries, and coordinating with specialists and service centers to deliver an integrated service to the client.

Job Description:

• Actively support Client Teams in delivering consistently high-quality banking credit, trust, fiduciary, and/or investment services to Private Bank clients

• Responsible for providing administrative and analytical support to Portfolio Manager(s)

• Provide support for completing activities such as investment action plans, new account reviews, and other proactive account Reg. 9 reviews

• Support fulfillment of clients’ needs and expectations across all products and serve as a “triage” point for specialists and service centers including but not limited to account setup, monitoring and maintenance (overdrafts, fraudulent activities, etc.), wire processing, business and credit card applications, foreign currency orders, credit and lending

• Coordinate with specialists including Trust, Family Office, Investments and Custody officers as well as centralized service centers to deliver an integrated service to the client and identify and resolve issues in an effective and timely manner

• Initiate and monitor client onboarding including account opening and asset transfer; handle client inquiries related to the on-boarding process; KYC refresh and ongoing requests, digital engagement and fulfillment

• Interact with client to complete necessary transactions (e.g., deposits, money movement, transfers, etc.) & account maintenance

• Manage and execute client transactions with respect to business and individual Bank, credit, and investment products (may be performed by service center at PBA’s request based on transaction type). Ensure transactions are completed within audit and compliance standards as well as timely execution.

• Participate in Client Management Process (CMP) activities including supporting delivering a branded client experience and meaningful interactions

• Develop referrals for credit and Bank products

• Support Client Team in all sales support and administrative functions as needed including pipeline reporting, marketing and business development, client/prospect presentations, expenses, printing, faxing, calendar & email management, client events, communication and travel & entertainment reservations

• Ensure adherence to all internal policies and compliance to legal and regulatory requirements including client verification

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with a financial institution focusing on client service and sales

• Ability to successfully complete assessment of critical skills

• BS/BA degree in Business, Finance or Economics desired

Skills:

• Account Management

• Attention to Detail

• Collaboration

• Recording/Organizing Information

• Written Communications

• Active Listening

• Adaptability

• Customer and Client Focus

• Issue Management

• Prioritization

• Critical Thinking

• Customer Experience Improvement

• Decision Making

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

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - CT - West Hartford - 29 S MAIN ST (CT2110)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$27.09 - $39.32 hourly pay, 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.