Advisor Development Program - Financial Solutions Advisor Trainee: 27th & University Financial Center

Bank of America Bank of America · Banking · Des Moines, IA

This role is a trainee position within Merrill Wealth Management, a division of Bank of America. The program focuses on developing individuals into Financial Advisors by providing training, study time for securities licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 66), and foundational skills in client relationship management and financial solutions. The role progresses through stages, starting with licensing and foundational skills, moving to working in a financial center, and eventually building a portfolio of affluent clients. It emphasizes sales, client relationship building, and applying financial knowledge to client needs within a regulated environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, where you receive dedicated study time for your Securities Industry Essentials [SIE], Series 7 and Series 66 Exams
  2. taught the foundational skills needed to be an advisor – from acquiring, building and managing client relationships to considering a client’s complex financial picture and guiding them with advice and solutions to help them live their best financial lives, all while humanizing financial interactions
  3. help to deliver Bank of America’s core banking, investment solutions and approach to client care
  4. transition to a local Merrill Wealth Management office and continue to practice the skills you’ve learned in ADP by beginning to build a new portfolio of affluent and high net worth clients

Skills

Required

  • Displays confidence working in a sales role
  • Builds strong client relationships through effective communication and collaboration
  • Displays a proactive mindset and effective time management
  • Demonstrates a results-driven mindset and prioritizes client interests
  • Identifies appropriate client solutions through application of learnings and new information
  • Applies relevant regulatory due diligence in daily activities and creating long-term client strategies

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience
  • Learns and adapts to new technology or applications
  • Executes multiple tasks simultaneously

What the JD emphasized

  • Securities Industry licenses
  • Series 7
  • Series 66