Family Office Consultant
Bank of America
- Location
- New York
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 278 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 5h ago
About this role
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
The Family Office Consultant ("FO Consultant") is a senior specialist within the Private Bank's Family Office Solutions team responsible for advising ultra-high-net-worth families on the formation, design, governance, and evolution of their family offices. Working in close partnership with the Family Office Strategist, the FO Consultant brings deep expertise in family office operating models, governance structures, family enterprise dynamics, succession planning, and organizational design to help families navigate complexity and build sustainable multi-generational enterprises. The FO Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to family principals, family executives, and professional advisors, helping clients evaluate whether a family office is appropriate, define the optimal structure, establish governance frameworks, clarify decision-making processes, and implement best practices that align with family objectives and values. While the Family Office Strategist leads overall business development and coordination of the broader Bank of America platform, the FO Consultant provides specialized advisory expertise in the organizational and governance aspects of family offices. This role requires a highly consultative professional who can facilitate sensitive family discussions, navigate complex family dynamics, develop actionable recommendations, and influence stakeholders across multiple generations. Success requires a blend of strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, executive presence, and deep knowledge of leading family office practices.
Key Responsibilities
Family Office Formation & Design Advise families on the creation, evolution, and optimization of single-family office structures. Assess client needs and develop recommendations regarding family office operating models, staffing, compensation design, governance, and service delivery frameworks. Guide clients through decisions related to insourcing versus outsourcing functions, organizational structure, and operating efficiency. Assist families evaluating family office formation following liquidity events, business sales, generational wealth transfers, or other significant life events. Develop customized family office roadmaps and implementation strategies. Family Governance & Family Enterprise Advisory Facilitate discussions around family governance, decision-making, communication protocols, and family leadership structures. Advise families on governance best