Job Information
Raymond James Financial, Inc. Financial Advisor in Albany, New York
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a Financial Advisor to join our team who has a shared vision of clients being our main priority. The successful candidate must be responsible, confident, self-motivated and a team player.
The Financial Advisor is responsible for entering client trades, servicing client requests, and ensuring client records are up to date and accurate. The candidate must love to interact with clients. This is a supportive team environment which promotes personal career growth. Drawing on previous experience in a financial services firm, or upon a degree/diploma within Financial Management or Business Administration, you must have meticulous attention to detail, possess a positive attitude, and have exceptional interpersonal skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Foster and support client relationships by liaising with clients, responding to requests and proactively problem solving
Support clients’ general day-to-day administrative and trade requests in a timely and confidential manner
Be responsible for and support the team with paperwork, manage back-office correspondence, and handle the account opening process for new clients
Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and in adherence with regulatory requirements;
Support the branch’s growth of the overall business
Be responsible for all cash management and money movement within practice
Assist with all marketing initiatives including social media (twitter, LinkedIn), and website content
Enter trades as requested
Process and follow up on security transactions and transfers
Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls with clients
Foster and support client relationships
Schedule appointments, meeting preparation and follow-up
Be willing to grow and take courses as required for regulatory purposes
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge of
Economic and accounting principles and practices.
Financial markets, banking, and financial data analysis and reporting.
Basic principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
Firm’s working structure, policies, mission, strategies, and compliance guidelines.
Skill in
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, such as Microsoft Suite, to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.
Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations.
Identifying the needs of customers through effective questioning and listening techniques.
Organization with meticulous attention to detail
Social media platforms
Ability to
Prioritize, multitask, work within time constraints and follow-up
Work within deadlines in a high-volume, pressure-oriented environment
Manage multiple deadlines and tasks
Work independently with minimal direction
Work in a team environment and demonstrate a professional and friendly manner
Display flexibility and willingness to assist others as required.
Education/Previous Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience, demonstrating achievement in sales and relationship management (preferably intangible) or business environment, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training
Licenses/Certifications
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
Series 7 and Series 66 or the ability to obtain them within four (4) months from the start date.
Life, Health and Variable Annuity or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the start date.
The Plattsburgh Raymond James office and its employees are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James ; not employees of Raymond James. The term “Raymond James” includes, but is not limited to Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (“RJFS”) and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Inc. (“RJFSA”) as affiliates.
Education
Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required), Bachelor’s: Finance (Required)
Work Experience
General Experience - 7 to 12 months
Certifications
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Salary Range
$32,240.00-$70,000.00
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Resident
At 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 firm
At 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.
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