Merrill Market Client Relationship Manager

Company: Bank of America
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill 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’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America. Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective. Job Description: This job is responsible for leading the overall service delivery model to include the bank's digital offerings and wealth management banking strategy in the market while working with the Home Office to ensure superior client service. Key responsibilities include partnering with the market leadership team, Market Executives, Resident Directors, Financial Advisors, Wealth Management Client Associates, and Wealth Management Associates to facilitate daily business needs. Job expectations include driving responsible growth while minimizing regulatory, financial, operational, and reputational risks. Responsibilities: Leads the service delivery model and wealth management banking strategy of respective markets to drive business growth Hires, develops, and leads a team of cross-functional professionals to support Financial Advisor teams and deliver outstanding client service Supervises financial transactions and operations to drive risk management best practices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, while preparing to effectively manage any type of branch audit Oversees the client service experience and reviews the approval of new client accounts Leads Wealth Management Client Associates and the branch Operations Department to meet and exceed the bank's client service expectations and operational excellence goals Managerial Responsibilities: This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above. Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company Great Place to Work goals. Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement. Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions. Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, escalate and debate issues. People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance. Financial Steward: Actively manages expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives, making sound financial decisions. Enterprise Talent Leader: Assesses talent and builds bench strength for roles across the organization. Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results by effectively prioritizing, inspecting and appropriately delegating team work. Required Qualifications: Currently hold FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65), Series 9 and 10 (or Series 8) or equivalent licenses and Series 3, 31 licenses, if warranted Minimum of five years of professional experience Skills: Compensation Analysis Performance Management Process Performance Management Referral Management Workforce Planning Due Diligence Internal Audit Review Leadership Development Recruiting Risk Management Client Management Customer Service Management Employee Counseling Succession Planning Trade Operations Management Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC; FINRA. 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 - CA - Palo Alto - 3075A Hansen Way (CA5820) Pay and benefits information Pay range $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 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.

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