Merrill Market Client Relationship Manager

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.

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. The MCRM is a direct report to the Division Client Relationship Executive (DCRE) with dual reporting to the Merrill Wealth Management Market Executive (ME). The MCRM functions as a member of the market leadership team and manages the Wealth Management Client Associates, Operations support staff, and the branch's Operations Department.

The MCRM is responsible for delivering firm strategy through the execution of the Market Strategy Plans. MCRMs partner closely with advisor teams to deliver a branded client service model focusing on digital solutions and enterprise capabilities. Additionally, the MCRM serves as the Lead and Referral Coordinator for the market and manages the market expenses. The MCRM partners closely with the Senior Client Relationship Manager (SCRM) to support the ongoing development of the Elite Growth Practice roles, Wealth Management Client Associates, and the Operations staff.

• 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

• Manager of Process & Data:
  Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data‑based decision making and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity & Inclusion Champion:
  Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company Great Place to Work goals.
• 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, elevate 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,…