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Client Associate roles in wealth management, brokerage, and financial services qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, making U.S. financial firms a realistic target for your next career move.
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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.
Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and brings their unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture-driven, resilient, results-focused, and effective.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for providing client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent Client Service to the bank's clients through educating them on all of the bank's service and banking offerings
- Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests
- Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the bank's clients, and manage risk
- Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices, while communicating outputs to the FA
- Supports day-to-day team activities and needs including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal need increases, while leading with a client first mindset
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66)
If these licenses are not currently held, they must be obtained within a specified timeframe if being hired into a registered job code.
- Possesses advanced industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products
- Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results
- Demonstrates a client-centric mindset, always acting in the best interest of the client
- Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Has experience working with clients, quickly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience
- Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities
- Is detail oriented
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
- Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
- Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills
Skills
- Account Management
- Client Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Issue Management
- Oral Communications
- Business Development
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Pipeline Management
- Prioritization
- Administrative Services
- Emotional Intelligence
- Referral Identification
- Written Communications
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the Workplace Excellence policy.
The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC and FINRA.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
37.5
INTRODUCTION
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.
Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and brings their unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture-driven, resilient, results-focused, and effective.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for providing client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent Client Service to the bank's clients through educating them on all of the bank's service and banking offerings
- Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests
- Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the bank's clients, and manage risk
- Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices, while communicating outputs to the FA
- Supports day-to-day team activities and needs including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal need increases, while leading with a client first mindset
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66)
If these licenses are not currently held, they must be obtained within a specified timeframe if being hired into a registered job code.
- Possesses advanced industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products
- Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results
- Demonstrates a client-centric mindset, always acting in the best interest of the client
- Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Has experience working with clients, quickly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience
- Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities
- Is detail oriented
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
- Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
- Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills
Skills
- Account Management
- Client Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Issue Management
- Oral Communications
- Business Development
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Pipeline Management
- Prioritization
- Administrative Services
- Emotional Intelligence
- Referral Identification
- Written Communications
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the Workplace Excellence policy.
The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC and FINRA.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
37.5
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Client Associate
Confirm your degree meets specialty occupation
Client Associate roles at broker-dealers and RIAs typically require a finance or business degree for E-3 visa eligibility. A general arts degree won't support the petition unless your coursework maps directly to financial services functions.
Target registered broker-dealers over boutique shops
FINRA-registered firms already run compliance and HR infrastructure that handles LCA filings with DOL. Smaller independent advisors often haven't sponsored E-3 workers before, which means longer internal approval timelines before any paperwork starts.
Raise E-3 before the offer stage
Most U.S. financial services managers conflate E-3 with H-1B visa and assume a lottery is involved. Clarifying upfront that the E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap removes the most common objection before it becomes a reason to pass.
Get your FINRA licensing plan ready early
Many Client Associate positions require Series 7 or Series 66 registration, which requires employer sponsorship. Having a clear timeline for sitting those exams after hire shows U.S. firms you understand the licensing path and reduces onboarding risk in their eyes.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL before you can attend your consular interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing in the process stalls after you have a signed offer letter.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
Some financial services firms, particularly smaller RIAs, aren't enrolled in E-Verify. While it's not universally required for E-3, unenrolled employers occasionally hit compliance delays after the hire that create gaps in your ability to start work on schedule.
E-3 Visa Client Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Client Associate jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. The platform filters Client Associate positions at employers with existing visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never navigated the process. That significantly reduces the time between application and a productive conversation about your visa status.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Client Associate role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
It qualifies when the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, economics, or business administration. Roles described as requiring any degree, or where the employer accepts unrelated fields, are harder to support. The job description language your employer uses in the LCA filing matters more than the job title itself.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Client Associate roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any point in the year after receiving a job offer. H-1B registration opens once a year in March with no guarantee of selection. For Client Associate roles, where hiring timelines move quickly and firms want predictability, the E-3's on-demand availability is a practical advantage over the H-1B's lottery uncertainty.
Can I change Client Associate employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 is employer-specific, so a new employer needs to file a new LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours has expired. If your current E-3 stamp is still valid and you're changing employers before it expires, you can sometimes start work after the new LCA is certified without returning to Australia for another consular interview, though this depends on your specific entry and stamp dates.