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Investment Management Specialist

NEW YORK, New York

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. 

The Investment Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the Financial Advisor(s) and/or Advisor Team(s) overall investment management philosophy through executing on portfolio analysis and sharing expertise in a wide range of investment product areas. Ensure risk profiles, goals, objectives and asset allocations are aligned and reflected properly for each client. Deliver full range of investment products and services across the enterprise ensuring alignment to client goals and strategies while leveraging specialists and applicable investment management tools where appropriate. Partner with internal specialists to deliver holistic investment solutions by identifying targeted investment strategies. Assist in the preparation of client performance review reports to measure progress to goals.

Role Responsibilities

Analyze and understand Merrill and third party research

Monitor and respond to market and non-financial current events

Effectively navigate proprietary planning and investment management tools

Deliver investment management, including but not limited to investment proposal, CRC, etc.

Monitor and analyze book pricing internally for FA team

Convey pricing to ensure client's understanding of the value of advice and accompanying solutions

Deep understanding of the CIO philosophy & ongoing monitoring of strategy changes based on current market environment

Monitor and manage client portfolios to align with client goals, objectives, risk tolerance and time horizons

Research portfolio recommendations for Investment Committee review

Prepare materials and coordinate weekly Investment Committee meetings

Proactively review and manage team proprietary models to align with the Investment Committee decisions

Manage ML One variances/enrollments/updates/withdrawals/terminations

Serve as Primary/Lead Team Member for processing PIA trades in Portfolio

Processing of all trades (discretionary or non-discretionary)

Create analytical reports for FAs to review client investment portfolio performances against market returns

Propose client recommendations/changes based on client goals, risk tolerance, time horizon and objectives

Qualifications

Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations in support of Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s)  If Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent are not currently held, must be obtained within a specified timeframe to be eligible for Specialist position.

SAFE ACT Registration; ADV-2B Required

Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation

Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills

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

Strong analytical and portfolio management skills with the ability to identify trends and implement investment strategies to increase growth and mitigate risk

Ability to make sound decisions by having a deep understanding of investment management best practices 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

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Learn more about this role

Full time

JR-23013359

Manages People: No

Travel: No

New York pay and benefits information

New York pay range:

$48,000 - $100,000 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 employees performance against defined metrics.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, 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.

Street Address

Primary Location:
75 ROCKEFELLER PLZ, NY, NEW YORK, 10019