Wealth Management Specialist

Job Description: This EGP Trainee is a training program to develop and prepare candidates to further develop and service the FA Teams client base. The Trainee role allows EGP Specialist to become fully license and require the appropriate designations before taking on the full EGP Specialist role. This position operates in a marketing and sales development role by implementing and executing the Elite Growth Practice. Specific accountabilities for the role may vary depending on the team’s practice. Performance is measured by the FA or FA team through specific goals, metrics, and behaviors related to the execution of the EGP model. Core Responsibilities: Develop and service client segments and the next generation and their next generations and beneficiaries. Gather additional assets from existing client base and deepen relationships by partnering with all Merrill partners to deliver a full breadth solutions. Coordinate technological support through the development of portfolio analysis, proposals and direct mail campaigns utilizing Salesforce and other tools and resources. Provide technical expertise in certain product areas (e.g. Corporate 401(k), Rule 144, Insurance, Wealth Management Workstation) Provide marketing and organizational support. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Role is designed to allow employees to study and obtain all required registrations. The Elite Growth Practice (EGP) Private Wealth Investment Management Specialist position may be filled at a Trainee, Specialist or Senior level depending on experience of the candidate and needs of the Financial Advisor Team. The Trainee is a non-exempt position for a hire lacking required security licenses and/or designation. This position allows the individual to become fully licensed and achieve the appropriate designations required for the position. If Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) licenses and approved designation are not currently held, must be obtained within a specified timeframe to be eligible for Specialist position. The Elite Growth Practice (EGP) Private Wealth Investment Management Specialist is responsible for defining the financial advisor / team investment philosophy. Key responsibilities include developing portfolio analysis and expertise across a wide range of investment product areas. Job expectations include ensuring client risk profiles and asset portfolios are aligned properly and partnering with internal specialists to deliver holistic investment solutions. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities: Ensures risk profiles, goals, objectives and asset allocations are aligned and applied to each individual client Delivers the full range of investment products and services to clients Leverages financial product specialist as appropriate to meet client goals Prepares and presents client performance review reports

Required Qualifications: Currently holds or is pursuing Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support SAFE Act Registration; ADV-2B Required Obtain and/or maintain at least one firm approved designation Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services Strong analytical and portfolio management skills with the ability to identify trends and implement investment strategies to increase growth and mitigate risk Ability to make sound decisions by having a deep understanding of investment management best practices and policies/procedures Ability to identify client needs and concerns and articulate appropriate approach to align solutions to goals in a suitable and controlled way

Skills: Causation Analysis Financial Management Investment Management Trading Strategy Trading and Investment Analysis Portfolio Analysis Portfolio Management Price Verification and Valuation Trade Monitoring Trading Client Investments Management Client Solutions Advisory Financial Analysis Financial Forecasting and Modeling Wealth Planning Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent For internal employees; participation in a work from home posture does not make you ineligible to post, however, may require to meet the workplace excellence policy.

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 37.5 Pay Transparency details

US: MN - Wayzata - 315 LAKE ST E (MN9315)

Benefits: This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve. "}