Job Description

Job Description:

Business Overview

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Lynch Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.

Merrill Lynchs financial advisors help clients pursue the life they envision through a one-on-one relationship with an advisor committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted financial advisors are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.

Venture Services Group (VSG) is a 40+ person team of experienced professionals, led by three Managing Directors, focused on servicing the needs of the Private Equity and Venture Capital community. The team provides custody and in-kind distribution services to 400+ Funds, and operates in a fast paced environment in 6 offices nationwide. We are seeking a client associate with 1+ years of professional experience and a good attitude to add to our team.

Description:

The Client Associate (CA) role is a position dedicated to providing operational and sales support to the Venture Services Group. The ideal candidate will have a finance background or interest in finance, attention to detail and organization skills, ability to work well under tight deadlines, and manage priorities and multiple tasks effectively. A well-qualified candidate will be a self-starter who can demonstrate the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. The associate will have the opportunity to obtain their Series 7 & 66 certifications. The position is a full-time opportunity.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree preferred

Minimum of 1+ years professional or relevant internship experience required

Strong communication (both written and verbal), time management and organizational skills required

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Experience with Excel/Word/Outlook/SalesForce/PowerPoint, with an emphasis on Excel

Strong follow-up skills

Comfortable with basic mathematics

Positive and professional attitude

High level of integrity/honesty

Willingness and interest to work in a tight-knit group - a team player

Strong sense of ownership/responsibility

Series 7 & 66 registration preferred or 7 & 63/65; if hired without licenses, depending on the needs of the business, you may be required to obtain registrations

Knowledge of investment and banking products, policies & procedures is preferred

Please be advised that under current company policy, Merrill Lynch does not sponsor a visa petition or other work authorization, nor will the company provide relocation assistance, for this position.

NOTE: In addition to any of the Client Associate roles (Registered, Partially Registered or Non-Registered), this position may be hired into any of the Private Wealth Associate roles (Registered, Partially Registered or Non-Registered).

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

37.5