Associate Financial Advisor Development Program (AFADP) - (Start date Summer 2020)

Associate Financial Advisor Development Program (AFADP) - (Start date Summer 2020)Charlotte, North Carolina;North Bethesda, Maryland; Bel Air, Maryland; Leawood, Kansas; Cincinnati, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; The Woodlands, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Phoenix, Arizona; Greensboro, North Carolina; Cary, North Carolina; Chesterfield, Missouri; Boulder, Colorado; Clayton, Missouri; Greenwood Village, Colorado; Durham, North Carolina; New York, New York; Summit, New Jersey; Houston, Texas; San Jose, California; Columbia, South Carolina; Dallas, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; Lisle, Illinois; Sugar Land, Texas; Brea, California; Denver, Colorado; Austin, Texas; Oak Brook, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Schaumburg, Illinois; Norfolk, Virginia; Pasadena, California; Los Angeles, California; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Miami, Florida; Beverly Hills, California; San Diego, California; Rancho Santa Fe, California; La Jolla, California; Coral Gables, Florida; Vienna, Virginia; Carlsbad, California; Washington, District of Columbia; Palm Beach, Florida; Baltimore, Maryland; Alpharetta, Georgia; Menlo Park, California; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; San Francisco, California; Miami, Florida; Miami, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Ponte Vedra, Florida; New York, New York; New York, New York; Farmington Hills, Michigan; Scottsdale, Arizona; Dallas, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Raleigh, North Carolina; Salt Lake City, Utah; Fort Worth, Texas; Wayzata, Minnesota; Burlington, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Providence, Rhode Island; Jonesboro, Arkansas; Providence, Rhode Island; Green Bay, Wisconsin; New York, New York; Burlington, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Garden City, New York; Melville, New York; Walnut Creek, California; Oakland, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Seattle, Washington; Great Neck, New York; Bridgewater, New Jersey; New Haven, Connecticut; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Mount Laurel, New Jersey; Paramus, New Jersey; Newport Beach, California; Pennington, New Jersey; Irvine, California; Bayside, New York; Northbrook, Illinois; Temecula, California; Santa Barbara, California; Birmingham, Alabama; New York, New York; Troy, Michigan; Florham Park, New Jersey; Red Bank, New Jersey; Short Hills, New Jersey; Charlotte, North Carolina; Wayne, Pennsylvania; Princeton, New Jersey; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Blue Bell, Pennsylvania; Charlotte, North Carolina; Manchester, New Hampshire; Tucson, ArizonaJob Description:Proposed start date will be Summer 2020.Merrill Lynch provides a high-touch client experience through a network of approximately 15,000 client-facing financial advisors to our affluent clients with a personal wealth profile of at least $250,000 of investable assets. The Advisor Development role is a 12 month training program for our returning Merrill Lynch Wealth Management interns who wish to build a wealth management business and become a full-fledged Financial Advisor. It is a structured and disciplined program that demonstrates our on-going commitment to the growth and progress of our Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors. Advisor development program participants will have the opportunity to build upon their learnings from their intern experience by passing required FINRA registration exams, learning the client centric goals-based approach for client service, build business acumen to understand the vast opportunities to leverage with clients across Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, and complete a robust training curriculum with key milestones. Throughout the 12 month program, participants will have on the job application with work assignments, knowledge checks and assessments to determine progress.The Associate Financial Advisor Development Program (AFADP) is a 12-month extended training opportunity designed for high potential, former interns who wish to build a wealth management practice and eventually become a full-fledged Merrill Lynch financial advisor. This structured and disciplined program demonstrates our on-going commitment to the growth and development of our emerging advisor workforce.AFADP participants will have the opportunity to build upon their learnings from the internship through an additional year of experience, education and exposure. Upon joining the program, participants are expected to attend in-person orientation, pass the required FINRA registration exams (Series 7 & 66) and engage in comprehensive curriculum with key milestones focused on the following: Client Acquisition Framework Enterprise Capabilities MLWM Tools & ResourcesParticipants will be challenged through on-the-job training and application as well as routine knowledge checks to assess individual progress and aptitude, ongoing throughout the program.Program Highlights: Offers a base salary for the full 12-month program duration Comprehensive curriculum aligned with business priorities and initiatives Role-based training & skill application with experienced advisors Access to a full array of products and solutions available to clients across the Enterprise Ongoing coaching and career guidance from local managers/ mentors Dedicated program manager support Strength and brand recognition of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America World class investment, sales, and business management training Cutting edge technology and industry leading investment platformRequired Qualifications: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree Graduation date between Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 Legal authorization to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorshipPreferred Qualifications: Participation in the 2019 Advisor Development Summer Analyst Program (ADP) Demonstrates leadership abilities Effective oral and written communication Adaptable to fast paced, changing environments Ability to think independently, and work collaboratively Strong performer during summer internship Recommendation & support from Intern Hiring ManagerBank of America is unable to consider candidates that will require visa sponsorship now, or in the future, for this specific role.Shift:1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:40Full timeJR-19050830Manages People: YesTravel: Yes, 5% of the timeTalent Acquisition Contact:Referral Bonus:Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not the practice of Bank of America to sponsor individuals for work visas.To view the "EEO is the Law" poster, CLICK HERE at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf .To view the "EEO is the Law" Supplement, CLICK HERE at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf .Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy (“Policy”) establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.To view Bank of America’s Drug-free workplace and alcohol policy, CLICK HERE .