Investment Consultant II - Merrill Premium

Investment Consultant II

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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 include :

• Providing prospects and self-directed investors with financial guidance and assistance based on their needs to deepen existing relationships.
• Educating potential and existing clients about investment products, services, and trading strategies offered by the bank.
• Delivering on performance goals by uncovering additional client needs, deepening existing relationships, and referring clients to business counterparts.
• Delivering exceptional service to clients by answering general account inquiries.
• Accurately executing and confirming trade orders as well as a variety of securities transactions initiated by self-directed clients.
• Assisting clients with brokerage consumer website usage and navigation.
• Researching and resolving client requests.
• Maintaining current knowledge of Merrill products, policies, and services while keeping abreast of financial markets and regulations.

Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

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

Shift : 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week : 40

Pay Transparency details US - MD - Hunt Valley - 11333 MCCORMICK RD - HUNT VALLEY (MD5031) Pay and benefits information Pay range $26.44 - $36.06 hourly pay, 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.