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Client Associate roles at U.S. financial services and wealth management firms can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Understanding how sponsorship works in this relationship-driven field helps you target the right firms and negotiate the process confidently.
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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 that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
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
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 that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
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
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
37.5
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Client Associate
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum education requirement for the role. If your Client Associate position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field, document that your foreign degree meets U.S. equivalency standards before sponsorship begins.
Target firms with established PERM filing histories
Large wirehouses, registered investment advisers, and regional broker-dealers file PERM applications more predictably than boutique shops. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm whether a prospective employer has sponsored Client Associate or similar roles before.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures for your metro area so you enter offer negotiations knowing the DOL-mandated floor, not just market benchmarks.
Clarify the sponsorship timeline during the offer stage
Ask directly whether the firm sponsors EB-2 or EB-3, who manages the PERM filing, and how long the process typically takes internally. Firms with dedicated immigration counsel move faster than those handling it ad hoc through HR.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filtering by employers who actively sponsor green cards for Client Associate roles saves weeks of cold outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces firms with verified PERM and I-140 filing histories, so you can focus your applications on employers already familiar with the process.
Understand how EB-3 priority dates affect your timeline
If you're from a high-demand country like India or China, your EB-3 priority date determines when USCIS can approve your green card, potentially adding years to the process. Factor this into your decision before accepting a sponsorship offer.
Green Card Client Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Client Associate roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Client Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker or professional roles, particularly when the employer requires a bachelor's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role requires an advanced degree or you have a combination of advanced education and substantial progressive experience that meets DOL standards. Your employer's legal counsel will determine the appropriate category during PERM preparation.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual lottery, and EB-3 has no per-petition cap the way H-1B visa does. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before USCIS even reviews the I-140 petition. H-1B is faster to obtain but expires; EB-2 and EB-3 are permanent once approved.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the Client Associate position. This includes posting the job, reviewing applications, and documenting rejections. Only after completing recruitment can the employer file the ETA 9089 form with DOL. The entire process must follow strict procedural rules, which is why employers typically use immigration attorneys.
How can I find Client Associate jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship explicitly, which makes it hard to know which employers will actually commit. Migrate Mate lets you search Client Associate roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing histories, so you can identify firms that have sponsored similar positions before rather than discovering sponsorship policies only after a job offer.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and many employers do exactly that. Filing PERM and I-140 while you're in H-1B status is standard practice. An approved I-140 also strengthens your H-1B extension eligibility beyond the standard six years under AC21 portability rules. USCIS allows you to continue working through status transitions as long as filings are properly sequenced and your current authorization remains valid.