Advisor Development Rotational Program - 2022

Please note the maximum number of applications that you can submit per recruitment season is 8.
You are only allowed to submit:
- 3 applications in total to U.S. and Canada programs
- 2 applications in total to APAC programs
- 2 applications in total to LATAM programs
- EMEA applicants are limited to 1 application per recruitment season . Once your application has been submitted, you will be unable to apply to any additional EMEA programs.

Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas

Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Iselin, NJ, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, Washington, DC

At Bank of America, we’re creating real, meaningful relationships with individuals and businesses across the country. Each day, we connect with 67 million clients through a growing specialist workforce and our world-class digital platform. With each relationship and connection, we are looking to provide care and guidance for our clients when they need us most – whether they are just starting out, buying a home, building a family or planning for retirement. As part of our commitment, we are looking for the next generation of Financial Advisors —those with a passion for growing a long-term career and a drive to make our clients’ financial lives better.

If you are an individual who is passionate about helping clients reach their financial goals, join Bank of America’s Advisor Development Rotational Program and begin building the experience needed to best serve our clients.

The Advisor Development Rotational Program is an 18 month program which provides participants exposure to multiple disciplines within our Consumer & Small Business Banking financial centers and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management offices.

From day one in the program, you will receive training from our-award winning Academy at Bank of America, including hands-on practice, personalized coaching and dedicated support throughout your on-boarding experience. During your program you will follow a defined path to becoming a financial advisor which will include dedicated and personalized classes for obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, and, the opportunity to function in multiple roles. These roles may include opportunities within Consumer Investments and ML Wealth Management.

Your rotations will offer you the opportunity to gain:

• Foundational skills and knowledge of our core banking and client care approach
• Required licensing (SIE, Series 7 & 66)
• Understanding of our core investment solutions
• Needs identification and advanced client engagement skills
• Client management skills
• Understanding of the full investment offering of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

The Academy will support you along the way with dedicated programs, tools and resources throughout your career journey.

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 your immediate termination.

We’ll help you

• Build a successful career at Bank of America through world-class training and on-boarding programs that set you up for success.
• Get training and one-on-one coaching from Academy managers who are invested in your success. You’ll enroll in our Advisor Development Program and begin your learning with our Academy to develop as an ADP Relationship Manager.
• Grow your business knowledge by using a defined consultative approach with clients to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
• Build connections. Work in the center of the financial universe, tapping into a range of experts from mortgage lenders to investment analysts.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners. Connect clients to all of the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all of their financial needs.
• Obtain SIE, Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 accepted, in lieu of 66); you must obtain your licenses within the allotted time frame.

As an Advisor Development Rotational Program Participant, you can look forward to

• Unlimited potential for financial growth.
• Managing a portfolio of clients by providing exceptional client care with industry leading products, services, and education.
• Robust marketing support to reach wider audiences with greater appeal.
• Ongoing professional development to deepen your skills and optimize your practice as the industry evolves and changes.
• Opportunities to connect with experts including small business consultants, mortgage lenders and investment advisors.

We’re a culture that

• Believes in responsible growth and has a proven dedication to supporting the communities we serve.
• Provides continuous training and developmental opportunities to help people achieve their goals, whatever their background or experience.
• Believes diversity makes us stronger, so we can reflect, connect to and meet the diverse needs of our clients and customers around the world.
• Is committed to advancing our tools, technology, and ways of working. We always put our clients first to meet their evolving needs.

Required skills:

• Candidates are required to have obtained their BA/BS degree from an accredited college, or university with a graduation time frame between December 2021 and June 2022
• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever you put your mind to.
  • Is comfortable in a sales role, finding ways to nurture strong relationships with prospective clients.
  • Communicates clearly and confidently with clients from all walks of life.
  • Works well with others and collaborates productively to get things done.
  • Can manage complexity, prioritize tasks and execute in a fast-paced environment.
  • Likes to learn on your feet, adapting to new information and seeking the right solutions for clients.
  • Efficiently manages your time and capacity.
  • Is thorough and will incorporate relevant regulatory due diligence into daily to-do’s and long-term strategies for clients.

Bank of America is unable to consider candidates that will require visa sponsorship now, or in the future, for this specific role.

Pay and benefits information for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, and for Jersey City, New Jersey and Washington, DC.