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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
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; 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 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
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; FINRA
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 Wealth Management Client Associate
Align your credentials with EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your official transcripts and document any progressive experience in client advisory, portfolio administration, or compliance. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree alone or two years of skilled work.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and metro area in OFLC Wage Search before you discuss compensation. PERM requires the employer to pay at or above that wage, so knowing it in advance helps you evaluate whether an offer will survive DOL review.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role
Search Wealth Management Client Associate roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM filings for this occupation cuts time spent on employers who lack the infrastructure or willingness to sponsor.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to run a documented recruitment test before filing with DOL, which typically takes several months. Ask hiring managers whether they have an immigration counsel on retainer and whether they've sponsored green cards for client-facing financial services roles before.
Review your O*NET occupation profile before interviews
Wealth management associate duties can span securities operations, client onboarding, and financial planning support. Reviewing your O*NET occupation profile lets you match your resume language to the Standard Occupational Classification code your employer will use in the PERM application, reducing RFE risk.
Understand AC21 portability before you file I-485
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting your green card case. Confirm the new role falls under the same SOC code your original PERM certified.
Green Card Wealth Management Client Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to Wealth Management Client Associate roles?
Most Wealth Management Client Associates qualify under EB-3 if they hold a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or they have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in client advisory or investment operations. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category during the PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status renewed every three years, with no guarantee of permanence and a lottery for new registrants. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. It requires PERM labor certification with DOL, proof that no qualified U.S. worker is available, a prevailing wage determination, and an I-140 petition with USCIS before you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find Wealth Management Client Associate jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Targeting firms that have completed PERM filings for client associate or financial services occupations before is more efficient than cold-applying to employers with no documented sponsorship track record in this field.
How long does the PERM process take for financial services roles?
DOL does not publish fixed processing timelines for PERM, and audit selection can extend the process significantly beyond standard adjudication. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. Nationals of countries with high EB-2 and EB-3 demand, including India and China, may then face priority date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status.
Can I switch employers after my green card case is filed?
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Separately, an approved I-140 from your original employer can let you carry your priority date to a new employer's petition, but those are two distinct protections with different requirements.