Merrill Market Client Relationship Manager
Quick Summary
Currently hold SIE, Series 7 AND Series 66 (or Series 63 AND Series 65), Series 9 AND Series 10 (or Series 8) or equivalent licenses and Series 3, 31 licenses,
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.
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.
Responsibilities
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Leads the service delivery model and wealth management banking strategy of respective markets to drive business growth
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Hires, develops, and leads a team of cross-functional professionals to support Financial Advisor teams and deliver outstanding client service
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Supervises financial transactions and operations to drive risk management best practices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, while preparing to effectively manage any type of branch audit
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Oversees the client service experience and reviews the approval of new client accounts
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Leads Wealth Management Client Associates and the branch Operations Department to meet and exceed the bank's client service expectations and operational excellence goals
This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.
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Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement.
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Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions.
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Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, escalate and debate issues.
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People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance.
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Financial Steward: Actively manages expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives, making sound financial decisions.
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Enterprise Talent Leader: Assesses talent and builds bench strength for roles across the organization.
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Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results by effectively prioritizing, inspecting and appropriately delegating team work.
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Ensuring client service expectations are met and exceeded while balancing the risk and exposure for Merrill
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Managing the branch's Wealth Management Client Associates and Service Support Staff
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Representing the office and Merrill with clients, prospects, Financial Advisor recruits, vendors, regulators, and outside legal counsel
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Requires diversification and experience with Bank of America and Merrill Products & Services, Trend Analysis, Risk Assessment, Human Resources, and broad industry knowledge
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Coaching teams to deliver a modern, digital first service model focusing on client satisfaction
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Proactively identifying opportunities to connect Financial Advisors and clients to the broader enterprise
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Managing the daily operations ensuring compliance to industry regulations, and policies and procedures
Requirements
~1 min readCurrently hold SIE, Series 7 AND Series 66 (or Series 63 AND Series 65), Series 9 AND Series 10 (or Series 8) or equivalent licenses and Series 3, 31 licenses, if warranted
Minimum of 5+ years professional experience
Current or previous Merrill Wealth Management experience strongly preferred
Self-motivated and client centric
Expert knowledge of regulatory and supervisory requirements and corporate policies and procedures
Investment product knowledge (i.e., 401K, Options, Annuities, Tax, Retirement Plans, Money Funds, Mutual Funds, Liabilities, Margin, Trust Operations, etc.)
Prior trend analysis experience
Strong customer service and communication skills
Strong management skills, including the ability to effectively plan, monitor, influence, negotiate, supervise and delegate
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Compensation Analysis
Performance Management
Process Performance Management
Referral Management
Workforce Planning
Due Diligence
Internal Audit Review
Leadership Development
Recruiting
Risk Management
Client Management
Customer Service Management
Employee Counseling
Succession Planning
Trade Operations Management
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 11, 2026
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 21%
- Scored at
- September 27, 2026
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