Financial Services Jobs in Austin, TX

Job Description:As an Advisor Development Program Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (ADP FSA I), your journey begins obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, where you receive dedicated study time for your Securities Industry Essentials [SIE], Series 7 and Series 66 Exams. In that role you will transition to a local Merrill Wealth Management office and continue to practice the skills you've learned in ADP by beginning to build a new portfolio of affluent and high net worth clients.

We began in Wisconsin in 1857, and today we’re one of America’s top companies - as was recognized by FORTUNE ® as one of the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance companies in 2024 - with a unique culture deeply dedicated to helping people achieve financial security.

This role supports schools by performing highly advanced (senior-level) financial analysis and regulatory work related to various facilities funding programs used in the state's school finance formulas, including but not limited to, the New Instructional Facility Allotment (NIFA), Instructional Facility Allotment (IFA), Existing Debt Allotment (EDA) and additional state aid for homestead exemption (ASAHE). Intra-Agency Coordination: oversees and reviews the work of junior analysts related to the state's facilities funding programs, including the bond guarantee program (BGP) providing guidance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of work products; collaborates with the division on projects and supports the administration of FSP programs, including updating SOF reports and related financial transactions.

To be qualified for this vacancy, you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and meet the well-qualified criteria below: Experience leading enterprise-level financial programs with responsibility for strategic planning, program direction, or oversight affecting a large organization or agency. Incumbent coordinates with the FSC Executive Director (SES), FSC Deputy Director (SES), Chief Management Officer, as well as other FSC Service Directors and senior managers both internal and external to FSC in directing strategic planning, performance measurements, business developments and developing new solutions.

This classification is distinguished from the Financial Analyst Senior classification in that incumbents usually consult with higher level Financial staff for advice and assistance and are not typically responsible for the more complex financial analysis functions. Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Required document/s to demonstrate Time-in-Grade (TIG): TIG requirements apply to applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks, some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, and current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

You will play a critical supporting role in the advisor service experience - helping to diagnose pain points, executing on service processes, triaging data and platform issues, and ensuring advisors receive timely, high-quality support. We are looking for an experienced Service Lead to join our advisor technology platform team and support the primary liaison function between financial advisors and our internal operations, data, sales, and implementation teams.

Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building a financial plan, and recommending brokerage products.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as "MLPF&S" or "Merrill") makes available certain investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or provided by companies that are affiliates of Bank of America Corporation ("BofA Corp.").

This role supports client service, booking operations, CRM governance, client lifecycle management, Money-In-Flight tracking, referral and seminar support, and advisor preparation workflows. The successful candidate will help institutionalize Skyline’s BKS function, strengthen the client experience platform, and support the firm’s next phase of advisor capacity and growth.

Perform general administrative and operational duties such as answering phones, preparing client correspondence, processing expenses, maintaining client files, and supporting account setup and alerts. Key Responsibilities: Assist financial advisor(s) in servicing clients, including preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and processing trades and transactions.

MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization) • Onboard and maintain client accounts, including collecting client information and required documentation in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team • Provide existing clients with details around their account information (e.g., investment objectives, risk tolerance) • Accept or enter unsolicited orders and/or enter solicited orders in a clerical capacity at the direction of the FA/PWA/team • Supporting the FAs / PWAs / teams' marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance) • Assist FAs / PWAs/ teams in delivering against their business plan and client service model • Remaining current on all policies, procedures, and new platforms • Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide service coverage for a FA/PWA/team including: • Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships • Executing money movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team • Answering general non-investment related questions concerning client accounts, including relaying stock positions, and providing account balances (e.g., funds due and margin debit) • Enter profile information or pre-fill account documentation on client accounts and/or documents in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team • Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g.

This Senior Associate role will support Regional Directors in business development and client services activities for our financial advisor clients across the east coast. By putting the client first, we strive to transform the way the world invests, and our solutions are a testament to the value provided to our clients.