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.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective.
Job Description:
The Relationship Manager supports the Financial Advisor team to further develop and enhance existing client relationships. He or she provides specialized support as a Specialist/Manager in any one of the teams specialized roles of Business Development, Wealth Planning, Investment Management, or Business Management in addition to spending more than 50% of their time on relationship management activities. Assist with and attend client meetings and discussions covering investment strategy, account performance, new products, and market developments in an effort to promote growth and acquisition. Engage portfolio managers, product specialists and/or team Senior Wealth Planner and Investment Management Specialist to support the coordination all sales and service activities. Works with the Financial Advisor and/or team Senior Business Manager to develop, implement, and monitor the teams client service model. 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 your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be 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.
Skills:
Account Management
Business Acumen
Client Management
Client Solutions Advisory
Portfolio Management
Referral Identification
Referral Management
Relationship Building
Administrative Services
Client Investments Management
Customer Service Management
Process Simplification
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
Ability to lead through collaboration and influence without direct authority
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at once
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services
Proven ability to manage risk and support sound decisions
Ability to research escalated client issues for response/resolution
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Pay Transparency details
US - CA - Newport Beach - 520 Newport Center Dr - Newport Beach 520 Ncd (CA6814)
Pay and benefits information
Pay range
$60,000.00 - $100,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.
Formulaic incentive eligible
This 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.
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.