Analyst - Hedge Fund Origination & Product Management New York, New York **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. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us! **Job Description:** This role is responsible for providing analytic support for a specific set of products. May be responsible for performing routine research, planning and follow up. Competencies required include market analysis/research focus, in-depth knowledge of products and related experience. As part of the Merrill organization, the Investment Solutions Group strives to provide world-class investment strategies, platforms, solutions, and support for clients across all wealth management lines of business (including Merrill and the Private Bank). The Hedge Fund Origination & Product Management team is responsible for originating, structuring, positioning and ongoing product management of hedge fund investments for Merrill and Private Bank clients. **Responsibilities:** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Responsible for originating best in class hedge fund offerings for Merrill and Private Bank clients; must anticipate needs of wealth management client base, understand industry trends and new product development, and utilize network of asset manager connections to find new offerings. • Responsible for negotiating business terms, such as offering and price structures, exclusivity, capacity and protection rights for Merrill and Private Bank clients and drafting distribution agreement with asset managers. • Support strategy lead through the fund launch process by coordinating across asset managers, CIO due diligence, platform, operational, and distribution teams. • Secondary point of contact for third party asset managers, responsible for cultivating strong relationships and creating alignment between third party managers’ and Merrill’s goals. • Secondary liaison between asset manager and internal teams, communicating important fund updates to clients, financial advisors and to internal teams. • Assist in ad hoc projects related to fund launch, fund pipeline and current fund offerings. • The successful candidate will be a well-rounded individual who possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. **Required Qualifications:** • Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to think and act strategically • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively at all levels within the organization • Strong project and time management skills • Ability to identify, prioritize and execute timely business priorities • Enthusiastic about learning • Bachelor’s degree required Currently have FINRA exams - SIE & 7 & 66 (or equivalent licenses), or ability to receive within 120 days. **Desired Qualifications:** • 0-2 years in financial services industry; direct experience in alternative investments industry preferred **Minimum Education Requirement:** Bachelors degree **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 $81,000.00 - $115,500.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. 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