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Bank of America

Credit Officer II - Registered - Global Wealth & Investment Management - Securities Based Lending Specialist - New York City

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What they do

A Credit Specialist or Clerk reviews the credit history of individuals or businesses that apply for credit. Requests information from credit companies, analyzes computerized records and payment histories, and determines whether new credit can be approved.

$51,070 / year median in New York

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Credit Officer II
  • Registered
  • Global Wealth & Investment Management
  • Securities Based Lending Specialist
  • New York City NEW YORK, New York
  • To proceed with your application, you must be at least 18 years of age.
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  • prior to applying for any new position.
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  • 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. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths
  • whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences.
These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
  • Job Description:
  • This job is responsible for managing clients and related credit products, partnering closely with relationship management, sales/trading, treasury management, operations and risk teams to support the client relationship.
Key responsibilities include underwriting, monitoring, managing operational needs and/or client requests. Job expectations include credit-focused client management responsibilities, independent thought leadership, strong leadership skills, the ability to provide feedback to less experienced teammates and may also manage a team. This GWIM Credit Securities Based Lending (SBL) Specialist role is responsible for delivering securities-based lending solutions to wealth management clients in Merrill, and growing loan balances, through effective partnership with Merrill advisors and market leadership within the assigned geographic territory. Primary responsibilities include increasing advisor participation and client engagement with securities-based lending solutions, providing product education and supporting deal execution. A Series 7 and 63 (or 66) are required for the position.
  • "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"
  • Responsibilities:
  • + Partners with relationship management and product partners to assess clients' credit needs and create solutions + Leads loan structure conversations and negotiates loan documentation with clients and internal/external legal partners + Drives credit and risk approval processes for new credit originations, renewals, increases, and modifications + Leads ongoing monitoring efforts for a portfolio of clients in compliance with regulations, policy and procedures + Drives the growth of funded loans and revenue while mitigating risks, maintaining asset quality and adhering to regulatory requirements + Serves as an escalation point for complex credit transactions + Mentors and supports associates + Cultivate relationships with Merrill advisors to identify credit opportunities, support client outreach and implement SBL loan facilities + Develop and execute lending strategy and initiatives, in partnership with Merrill market leadership, to achieve SBL growth objectives + Educates Advisors and key partners on SBL capabilities and risk appetite to increase engagement and penetration •
Required Qualifications:
  • + 8+ years of experience in commercial or wealth management lending or providing wealth management solutions in partnership with advisors + Effective collaboration with Merrill leadership and advisors and partners to consistently deliver SBL solutions to wealth management clients + Strong oral and written communication + Organized and can handle/prioritize ongoing business development across multiple Merrill markets + Ability to work well with underwriting, risk, and other business partners + FINRA 7 and 63 (or 66) licenses (if not currently licensed, must be completed within 120 days of start date).
  • Desired Qualifications:
  • + Has FINRA SIE, Series 7 & 66 + Bachelor's degree + Specific experience in marketing and selling wealth management credit solutions through Advisors
  • Skills:
  • + Business Acumen + Coaching + Decision Making + Hiring and Onboarding + Loan Structuring + Collaboration + Credit Documentation Requirements + Oral Communications + Risk Management + Written Communications + Influence + Client Solutions Advisory + Executive Presence + Strategic Thinking + Underwriting
  • Minimum Education Requirement:
  • High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
  • Shift:
  • 1st shift (United States of America)
  • Hours Per Week:
  • 40 Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.
The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates. View your "Know your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) " poster. View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance (https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf) . Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy ("Policy") establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment. Bank of America 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. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work. This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason. Investment products offered through MLPF&S and insurance and annuity products offered through
MLLA:
  • Are Not FDIC Insured
  • Are Not Bank Guaranteed
  • May Lose Value
  • Are Not Deposits
  • Are Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency
  • Are not a condition to Any Banking Service or Activity
  • 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."). MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser,
  • Member SIPC
  • and a wholly owned subsidiary of BofA Corp.
Insurance and annuity products are offered through Merrill Lynch Life Agency Inc., a licensed insurance agency and wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. Trust, fiduciary and investment management services are provided by Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC and wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BofA Corp."). Bank of America Private Bank is a division of Bank of America, N.A. Banking products are provided by Bank of America, N.A. and affiliated banks, Members FDIC and wholly owned subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation. © 2026 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.