Job Summary
Celebrating more than 60 years of rich history and recognition for service and excellence in the Financial Services industry, Raymond James is seeking a dynamic Client Service Associate who is a motivated, detail oriented and creative problem solver to join our growing team. This essential role helps to provide high quality/high touch critical administrative support to Financial Advisors, their prospective and existing clients and other branch staff team members. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills across multiple platforms (phone, email, in-person, virtual), as well as the ability to organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment. Come grow with us and see where a career at Raymond James could take you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Company%26rsquos working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
General office practices, procedures, and methods.
Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
Financial markets, products and industry regulations.
Skill in
Client Relationship Management (CRM) software, or similar contact management 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
None required
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