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Wealth Management Associate roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your residency to a U.S. employer rather than a temporary visa status. Financial services firms regularly sponsor foreign professionals in client-facing and portfolio advisory positions where a finance or economics degree is a firm requirement.
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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.
For internal employees; participation in a work from home posture does not make you ineligible to post, however, may require to meet the workplace excellence policy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Business Manager role is a key contributor to a Financial Advisor team in creating strategy and ensuring execution related to multiple metrics and priorities across the teams business plan and goal deliverables. Develops and manages the teams business plan and practice financials. Manages and drives complex financial-related initiatives to include: pricing strategy, profitability compared to revenue and time capacity. Interfaces with market and division leaders to ensure team strategy and initiatives support overall division market strategies and goals. Tracks progress with quantifiable business and activity goals and ensures team daily activities aligns with practice metrics, goals and objectives. Manages diverse administrative functions to include personnel processes and performance monitoring and coordination of team assignments, projects and key initiatives, and overall team client service strategy. Requires a thorough knowledge of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management business functional area and products. Requires a working knowledge of general bank policies, programs and procedures and financial/accounting practices. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan 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. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support
- SAFE ACT Registration; ADV-2B Required
- Strong leadership abilities, communication and delegation skills
- Understanding of how to deliver a strong overall client experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services
- Proven ability to manage risk and make sound decisions by having a deep understanding of industry regulations, supervisory requirements and policies/procedures
- Ability to identify client needs and concerns and articulate appropriate approach to align solutions to goals in a suitable and controlled way
- Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends, root cause and effects and implement improved processes to increase growth and mitigate risk
- Ability to influence and demonstrate strong and effective leadership through clear communication and collaboration with other partners to make sound decisions with courage and conviction; demonstrated ability to influence to the desired outcome, without direct authority
- Minimum of five years of experience performing specialist/analyst level responsibilities or equivalent industry experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA and/or obtain/maintain at least one firm approved designation
SKILLS
- Administrative Services
- Customer Experience Improvement
- Project Management
- Sales Performance Management
- Strategy Planning and Development
- Business Acumen
- Business Analytics
- Candidate Screening
- Coaching
- Continuous Improvement
- Account Management
- Process Simplification
- Reporting
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
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.
For internal employees; participation in a work from home posture does not make you ineligible to post, however, may require to meet the workplace excellence policy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Business Manager role is a key contributor to a Financial Advisor team in creating strategy and ensuring execution related to multiple metrics and priorities across the teams business plan and goal deliverables. Develops and manages the teams business plan and practice financials. Manages and drives complex financial-related initiatives to include: pricing strategy, profitability compared to revenue and time capacity. Interfaces with market and division leaders to ensure team strategy and initiatives support overall division market strategies and goals. Tracks progress with quantifiable business and activity goals and ensures team daily activities aligns with practice metrics, goals and objectives. Manages diverse administrative functions to include personnel processes and performance monitoring and coordination of team assignments, projects and key initiatives, and overall team client service strategy. Requires a thorough knowledge of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management business functional area and products. Requires a working knowledge of general bank policies, programs and procedures and financial/accounting practices. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan 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. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support
- SAFE ACT Registration; ADV-2B Required
- Strong leadership abilities, communication and delegation skills
- Understanding of how to deliver a strong overall client experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services
- Proven ability to manage risk and make sound decisions by having a deep understanding of industry regulations, supervisory requirements and policies/procedures
- Ability to identify client needs and concerns and articulate appropriate approach to align solutions to goals in a suitable and controlled way
- Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends, root cause and effects and implement improved processes to increase growth and mitigate risk
- Ability to influence and demonstrate strong and effective leadership through clear communication and collaboration with other partners to make sound decisions with courage and conviction; demonstrated ability to influence to the desired outcome, without direct authority
- Minimum of five years of experience performing specialist/analyst level responsibilities or equivalent industry experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA and/or obtain/maintain at least one firm approved designation
SKILLS
- Administrative Services
- Customer Experience Improvement
- Project Management
- Sales Performance Management
- Strategy Planning and Development
- Business Acumen
- Business Analytics
- Candidate Screening
- Coaching
- Continuous Improvement
- Account Management
- Process Simplification
- Reporting
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Wealth Management Associate
Verify your degree meets EB-2 standards
Wealth management roles typically require a bachelor's in finance, economics, or a related field. For EB-2 eligibility, you need a U.S. master's equivalent or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive specialized experience documented in writing.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Large broker-dealers, regional banks, and registered investment advisors file PERM applications regularly. Prioritize employers who have certified PERM applications for financial analyst or advisor roles, since that filing history signals they understand the sponsorship process for this job category.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation and green card sponsorship history to find firms actively hiring Wealth Management Associates on EB-2 or EB-3 pathways. Migrate Mate surfaces employer-level PERM data so you can focus your applications on verified sponsors.
Get FINRA licensing before your PERM starts
Series 7 and Series 66 licenses are standard requirements for Wealth Management Associates. Holding these before your employer files PERM strengthens the prevailing-wage determination and reduces the risk of a DOL audit over job duties that require licensure.
Confirm the prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and location before PERM is filed. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for wealth management to catch any discrepancy early.
Clarify I-140 timing before accepting an offer
Once PERM is certified, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Ask during negotiations whether they'll file the I-140 concurrently and whether they'll support portability under AC21 if your priority date backlogs while you're waiting.
Green Card Wealth Management Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Wealth Management Associate roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Wealth Management Associate positions qualify under EB-3 for skilled workers, since they require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Roles requiring an advanced degree or involving portfolio strategy at a higher level may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's PERM application specifies which category fits the job duties and minimum requirements they've defined for the position.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with renewal cycles. There's no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, though Indian and Chinese nationals face priority date backlogs. H-1B visa sponsorship requires lottery selection and expires after six years without a green card filing. PERM-based sponsorship takes longer upfront but removes the uncertainty of repeat lottery entries and visa expirations.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a wealth management role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS. For wealth management positions, the employer must document specific degree and licensing requirements, since overly broad job descriptions can trigger an audit. The entire PERM and I-140 phase typically takes eight to eighteen months before you can file for adjustment of status.
How do I find Wealth Management Associate jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Wealth Management Associate positions filtered by employers with confirmed PERM filing history. Many financial services firms sponsor quietly and don't advertise it in job postings, so searching by historical sponsorship data is more reliable than filtering by job description keywords alone.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file PERM while you hold H-1B status or are authorized to work on OPT. Starting the PERM process early is strategically useful because your priority date locks in when the application is filed, not when it's approved. If you're on OPT, your employer should file early enough that the I-140 is approved before your work authorization expires, or that you've transitioned to H-1B status in the meantime.