Investment Consultant II - Merrill Premium

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, and 66 or equivalent (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

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