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Client Associate roles at banks, wealth management firms, and brokerage houses regularly appear on H-1B visa LCA filings, making them a realistic target for sponsored candidates. A bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field typically satisfies the specialty occupation requirement USCIS evaluates during petition review.
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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)
- 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
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)
- 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
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
37.5
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Client Associate
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your bachelor's degree field directly relates to Client Associate duties. A degree in finance, economics, or business administration strengthens that nexus. A degree in an unrelated field invites a Request for Evidence, so gather any transcript documentation that ties your coursework to client-facing financial work.
Search LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Before applying, confirm the firm has filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Client Associate or similar titles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull employer-specific filings by SOC code. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL filing history directly, so you can target firms with a real sponsorship track record.
Target mid-size registered investment advisers
Large wirehouses get the most attention, but mid-size RIAs and regional broker-dealers often sponsor H-1B holders for Client Associate roles with less internal competition. Their hiring managers also tend to have more flexibility in the offer timeline, which matters when coordinating the LCA and I-129 filing sequence.
Time your offer acceptance around the cap deadline
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in June, your employer can't file until the following April. Discuss this calendar explicitly with the hiring manager so your start date expectations align with USCIS processing realities from day one.
Confirm the employer will cover required filing fees
Employers are legally required to pay the I-129 filing fee and any premium processing they choose to use. For Client Associate roles at firms with 26 or more full-time employees, the ACWIA training fee also applies. Clarify fee responsibility in writing before signing an offer letter.
Check whether the firm is E-Verify enrolled
Some financial services firms participate in E-Verify voluntarily or as a federal contractor requirement. E-Verify enrollment affects your cap-gap protections if you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, and it signals that the HR team has experience managing employment verification for sponsored workers.
H-1B Visa Client Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as finance, economics, or business administration. Generic job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can weaken the specialty occupation argument. Ask the employer to confirm the educational requirement is stated as a minimum in the official job description before filing.
Which industries hire Client Associates on H-1B visas most often?
Wealth management firms, brokerage houses, private banks, and registered investment advisers account for the majority of LCA filings for Client Associate titles. Some insurance companies and asset management firms also sponsor this role. You can browse H-1B sponsoring employers by role on Migrate Mate, which pulls from DOL Labor Condition Application data to show verified filing history.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Client Associate employer mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer files a new I-129 petition and LCA covering the Client Associate role at the prevailing wage for their location.
What prevailing wage level typically applies to Client Associate positions?
Most entry-level and mid-level Client Associate roles fall under Level I or Level II of the DOL prevailing wage scale for the relevant SOC code. The exact wage depends on the employer's geographic area and the specific duties described in the LCA. You can look up applicable wage levels by SOC code and location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Does the Series 7 or Series 66 license requirement affect H-1B eligibility for Client Associates?
Licensing requirements don't disqualify you from H-1B sponsorship, but they do create a practical timing issue. FINRA generally requires employment or a pending offer to sponsor a license exam. Some employers file the H-1B petition first and allow you to sit for licensing exams after your start date, but confirm this sequence with the hiring manager and compliance team early in the process.