ISG UHNW Portfolio Strategist

Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by 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.
Bank of America 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 Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
This job is responsible for partnering with Financial Advisors to assist in delivering holistic investment guidance to existing and prospective UHNW clients. Key responsibilities include providing guidance through personalized product and platform agnostic portfolio construction process utilizing CIO and ISG solutions. This job typically works under direction of senior associates to determine if there is opportunity to deepen UHNW relationships and facilitate engagement with resources across the firm to deliver the full breadth of UHNW capabilities.
The UHNW Advisory Strategist will support Financial Advisors in the business development of UHNW prospects and clients by partnering with Financial Advisors to deliver customized portfolio construction expertise and facilitate engagement with UHNW capabilities across the firm. Strategists will anchor on deep investment expertise to deliver custom asset allocation and traditional and alternative manager selection. Advice and guidance is informed by our Chief Investment Office around portfolio construction, investment manager selection and asset allocation and personalized to specific client circumstances. Additionally, Strategists will partner with Specialists across the bank to deliver appropriate solutions spanning: custom lending, trust and estate planning, philanthropic services, business sales and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Develops relationships with UHNW focused Financial Advisors in assigned territory to educate on team’s capabilities and the value proposition of the UHNW Portfolio Strategies and Analyst.
Strategizes with those Advisors on how to approach deepening existing UHNW client relationships in their book and how to present full suit of solutions to prospective clients.
Leads the portfolio construction process for new money opportunities with UHNW clients and prospects.
Delivers investment expertise that begins with robust client discovery leading to custom asset allocation, multi asset portfolio construction and traditional and alternative investment manager selection.
Partners and collaborates with enterprise Specialists to ensure full scope of the client’s wealth needs are met.
Partners with local Merrill Market Executives to deliver value add content to advisors.
Required Qualifications:
Series 7 and 66 licenses or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire.
10+ years’ experience in financial services industry
5+ years' sales experience
Strong communication, interaction and presentation skills
Self-motivated, adaptive, positive attitude and high energy
Bachelor’s degree
Desired Qualifications:
Previous experience in portfolio construction, manager selection (traditional or alts), investment management or in a Wealth Management investment support/sales role supporting Financial Advisors
Enhanced investment credentials desired (CIMA, CAIA, CPWA, CFA, etc.)
Skills:
Market Analysis
Portfolio Management
Wealth Planning
Analytical Thinking
Client Investments Management
Client Solutions Advisory
Networking
Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Oral Communications
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40