Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate

Bank of America is seeking a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I) registration candidate to help launch an advisor career in a financial center environment. In this Northridge, CA onsite role, you will work toward required securities licensing, progress through development stages, and provide end-to-end client financial advice while meeting applicable registration obligations.

Role overview

• Progress through FSA I development stages with dedicated preparation for securities exams and advisor fundamentals.
• After reaching key milestones, begin working in a financial center to support delivery of Bank of America core banking, investment solutions, and client care.
• With demonstrated success as a licensed Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I, you will typically progress into Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, deepening relationships within a portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Obtain required securities industry licenses, supported by dedicated and personalized classes for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 exams.
• Learn foundational advisor skills, including building and managing client relationships and providing guidance that reflects a client’s complex financial picture.
• Help clients navigate financial goals by delivering client reviews and presentations with confidence and recommending appropriate strategies.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice and connect clients to solutions offered through Bank of America and Merrill to meet a broad set of financial needs.
• Use a defined consultative approach to systematically identify client needs and match them to suitable solutions.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners to coordinate client support.
• Build relationships by interacting with banking customers, small business owners, and higher net worth clients.
• Grow business knowledge through effective communication, peer collaboration, and referral-related activities.

Licensing and timing requirements

• Obtain the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) within 30 days of being hired.
• Obtain Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days (63 & 65 accepted in lieu of 66).

Requirements

• Aptitude for obtaining required industry licenses.
• Self-discipline to manage time and capacity.
• Experience cultivating client relationships, identifying needs, and recommending solutions.
• Ability to create strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on client interest in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology or applications.
• Subject to SAFE Act registration requirements, including registration, background check, and maintaining good standing.
• Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in immediate termination.
• Hiring may be restricted or prohibited depending on specified criminal history, governed by FDIC, SAFE Act, Loan Originators, and FINRA rules.

Desired qualifications

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience.

Skills

• Client Experience Branding
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Investment Management
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Portfolio Management
• Prospecting
• Referral Identification
• Business Acumen
• Executive Presence
• Oral Communications
• Risk Management
• Trading

Schedule and location

• Location: Northridge, CA (onsite)
• Schedule: Monday through Fridays and rotating Saturdays
• Hours per week: 40
• Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
• The specific financial center location will be based on business needs. Training will occur at one financial center, and you may begin in a phone-based capacity until another financial center location is determined within a reasonable commuting distance of your home, where permitted by applicable law.

Support for your development

• Training and onboarding programs designed to support success.
• Training and one-on-one coaching from Academy managers.
• Opportunities to build your network starting at a financial center by interacting with a range of customer and business segments.
• Leverage existing relationships with one out of two households in the U.S. to support future business growth.

Education: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent. Pay: USD 28 - 33 per hourly.