Sales/Trading Asst II - REG in Memphis, TN at honor foundations

Date Posted: 9/12/2024

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Job Summary
Under limited supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills in securities trading/sales obtained through training, certification and experience to assist trading and/or sales personnel in processing trades and communicating with clients and back office operations. May place orders on behalf of broker. Guidance is provided to perform varied work of substantial variety and complexity, requiring evaluation, originality and ingenuity in making moderately complex decisions. Recommends solutions to complex problems. Extensive contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Commonly used securities industry practices and procedures.
Concepts, principles and practices of securities trading/sales.
Procedures for processing trades.
Market levels, including accuracy of bids and offerings.

Skill in
Responding professionally to inquiries and researching and resolving problems in a timely manner.
Performing qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Analyzing problems and developing creative solutions.
Attending to detail while ensuring quality standards are met without impacting workflow.
Developing and maintaining effective workflow processes.
Selecting and using a variety of technical tools such as Bloomberg, Miter, Account Assignment Story Bond and MuniRecap.
Identifying different types of market data, determining time sensitivity and delivering within appropriate time frames.
Using standard office equipment and required software applications for electronic communication, spreadsheets and databases.

Ability to
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Provide a high level of customer service, including demonstrating sensitivity to customer needs and responding proactively.
Identify pertinent information and determine the potential impact on decisions and actions of the assigned functional area.
Use independent judgment in making decisions.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
Education/Previous Experience
Bachelor%26rsquos Degree (B.A.) with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a sales or trading role within the securities or financial services industry.
OR ~
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
Series 7/Series 63 License or appropriate series license(s) for assigned functional area, or International equivalent.

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