Alternative Investment Technical Specialist

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.
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Job Description:
The Alternative Investment Technical Specialist associate will provide support to the firm's Financial Advisors and clients on a suite of hedge fund products in order to drive utilization of those products. The Specialist will have direct coverage of advisors and third-party asset managers and will serve as an essential resource in the creation, presentation, and execution of customized proposals to UHNW and Institutional clients.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships and originate new business from financial advisors and portfolio managers within BofA Merrill Wealth Management.
• Serve as subject matter expert on hedge fund products, platform, and industry to advisors, clients, and other specialists alike.
• Design, present, and execute custom portfolios of hedge funds for significant wealth clients of the firm.
• Deliver input on commerciality of prospective third-party hedge fund partners to internal stakeholders. Provide assessment through the lens of advisor or client demand.

Qualifications:

• 10-12+ years’ experience in financial services or relevant experience
• Knowledge/experience with alternative investments
• Hold or attain Series 7 and 66 licenses within 120 days of hire
• CFA/CAIA not required but a plus

Skills:

• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Customer and Client Focus
• Pipeline Management
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration
• Presentation Skills
• Prospecting
• Referral Management
• Wealth Planning
• Referral Identification

Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range$200,000.00 - $258,500.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

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.