What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Client Service Associate-Kirkland, WA position at Raymond James Financial, Inc.?
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as first point of contact to service a high volume of daily interactions, including basic inquiries, providing quotes and scheduling of meetings, with prospective and existing clients on the phone, in-person, virtually and through mailings.- Works both independently and within a dynamic team environment to provide crucial support to the financial advisors and branch office.- Onboards new clients, opens new client accounts and researches client and security information using internal databases and other technologies.- Ensures key client information and documentation is current with firm and industry requirements, rules and regulations.- Processes and monitors the transfer of assets to ensure all assets and cost basis were successfully received.- Monitors available cash awaiting investment, including running weekly cash and cash equivalent reports and contacting clients with investment opportunities to maximize returns.- Reviews, assesses and responds to all corporate action items and client account alerts.- Prepares financial reports, spreadsheets and other materials for client meetings.- Inputs orders and rebalances portfolios on behalf of the Financial Advisors.- Creates and maintains records and files utilizing Client Relationship Management (CRM) software.- Assists Financial Advisors with marketing efforts including seminars and other client-facing events.- Actively engages in available training / cross-training and educational and / or professional development opportunities to remain current on firm and industry policies and procedures.- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications - External
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Company's working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.- Managed account platforms.- General office practices, procedures, and methods.- Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.- Financial markets, products and industry regulations.- Trading terminology.
Skill in
Client Relationship Management (CRM) software, or similar contact management software.- Goal planning software.- Excel, including developing spreadsheets as needed and for ongoing reporting.- Effective communication across multiple client interactive platforms (in-person, virtual, phone and mail)
Ability to
Operate standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.- Analyze and research account information.- Organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with. frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment.- Identify time sensitive items and assess competing priorities.- Take initiative and proactively follow up on submitted items to ensure completion; resolve errors, questions or concerns.- Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.- Analyze problems and establish solutions in a fast paced environment.- Use mathematics sufficient to process account and transaction information.- Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels, in person and virtually.- Work both independently and as part of a cohesive team.- Provide a high level of customer service.
Educational / Previous Experience Requirements
Education / Previous Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) or more years securities industry or related work experience preferred.- OR ~- An equivalent combination of experience, education, and / or training as approved by Human Resources.
Licenses / Certifications
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.- Series 7 required.- Series 63, 65 and / or 66 as required by state.
Education
High School (HS)
Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 years
Certifications
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Series 65 or Series 66_RA - Investment Adv Rep - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Series 7_GS - Gen Sec Rep - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Salary Range
55,000.00-$0.00
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
HybridAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.We expect our associates at all levels to : - Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James - as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.\#LI-DG1
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