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Registered Client Associate jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring firms sit at the intersection of financial services and client relationship management, roles that typically require a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition before your start date, covering an initial three-year status period.
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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
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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 Registered Client Associate
Align your degree to financial services
Registered Client Associate roles qualify as a specialty occupation when the employer documents a degree requirement in finance, business, economics, or a closely related field. Pull your transcripts and confirm your coursework maps directly to client portfolio management or financial advisory duties.
Look up prevailing wages before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level your employer must certify for your metro area and SOC code before they file your LCA. Knowing the prevailing wage floor lets you evaluate offers accurately and flag underpayment before it becomes a USCIS problem.
Target broker-dealer and RIA firms with LCA history
Search Migrate Mate to find registered investment advisers and broker-dealer firms that have filed H-1B LCAs for client associate or financial services roles. Firms with verified filing history have already built the internal compliance process, which shortens your sponsorship timeline significantly.
Confirm each office location has its own LCA
If you're hired for a firm with multiple branches, each worksite where you'll work needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel before you accept an offer that involves rotation across offices or a later transfer.
Get your Series 7 or 66 exam scheduled early
Many Registered Client Associate positions require FINRA licensing, and exam windows can run four to eight weeks out. Starting the registration process during your offer negotiation means you're licensed and productive from day one, which strengthens the employer's case for timely I-129 filing.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employment ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and have a transfer petition filed. Don't wait until day 50 to start conversations with financial services firms, since I-129 preparation alone can take two to three weeks.
H-1B Visa Registered Client Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Client Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It does when the employer structures the position around degree-level duties such as financial analysis, portfolio reporting, or investment research, and requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a directly related field. Roles built around administrative or clerical tasks without that degree requirement don't qualify, so the specific job description and employer documentation are what USCIS evaluates.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Registered Client Associates?
Broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, wirehouses, and wealth management divisions of large banks are the most active sponsors for this role. These firms have established immigration compliance teams and regularly file LCAs for client-facing financial roles. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for financial services positions on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a Registered Client Associate?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for a further three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that meets specific timing thresholds under AC21 portability rules.
What happens to my H-1B if I transfer to a different branch office?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA, so a branch transfer typically requires your employer to file a new or amended LCA with DOL before you begin working at the new location. Your employer's immigration counsel should initiate this process well before your transfer date to avoid a compliance gap.
Do FINRA licenses affect my H-1B specialty occupation argument?
Holding or pursuing a Series 7, Series 66, or similar FINRA license strengthens the specialty occupation case by demonstrating the role requires specialized financial knowledge beyond general clerical work. It doesn't replace the degree requirement in USCIS's analysis, but it supports the employer's position that the role demands expertise specific to the securities industry.