Financial Solutions Advisor - Foster City

Bank of America Bank of America · Banking · Foster City, CA

This role at Bank of America is a Financial Solutions Advisor responsible for providing clients with comprehensive advice and customized financial solutions to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include building financial plans, recommending brokerage and banking products, and making referrals to business partners. The role requires adherence to specific financial regulations and licenses, such as Series 7 & 66, and involves client engagement, risk mitigation, and sales activities within a regulated environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money managed solutions
  2. Recommends banking and investments strategies that align with client financial goals and needs
  3. Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
  4. Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities
  5. Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele

Skills

Required

  • Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
  • at least one year experience in the investments industry
  • at least one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment
  • Sets and accomplishes goals
  • Builds and nurtures strong relationships
  • Collaborates effectively with others
  • Communicates effectively and confidently
  • Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks and executes in a fast-paced environment
  • Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients
  • Efficiently manages your time and capacity
  • Is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence

Nice to have

  • Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment
  • At least three years’ experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment
  • Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
  • Obtained your insurance licenses

What the JD emphasized

  • FDIC
  • Safe Act
  • Loan Originators
  • FINRA
  • SAFE Act registration requirements
  • SAFE Act background check
  • SAFE Act registration