Sr. Client Service Associate-Memphis, TN

Under general supervision, uses advanced skills gained through training and experience to provide pro-active support to financial advisors and assist with efficient, quality client service. Follows established procedures to perform routine tasks and receives general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and complexity requiring limited decision making responsibility. Extensive contact with internal and external clients to resolve most questions and problems and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. 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.

Responsibilities

Services a high volume of daily interactions, including basic inquiries 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; Opens new client accounts, researches client and security information and tracks daily contacts for team using internal databases and other technologies; Processes documents for insurance purchases, review close outs, distributions and Roth IRA conversions, as well as maintenance of 529 accounts for clients and college payments; Prepares various business summary reports and client-specific reporting as needed for review by the financial advisor; Oversees the process of outside account reporting, securities litigation submissions and renewing of insurance and state securities licenses; Ensures client paperwork and documentation is accurate and correct prior to submission and processing; Prepares letters, forms and reports to assist with servicing existing clients and prospecting for new clients; Creates and maintains records and files utilizing Client Relationship Management (CRM) software; Assists Financial Advisors with marketing efforts including brochures, team website updates and posting of LinkedIn articles; May enter orders at the direction of the Financial Advisor; Actively engages in available training/cross-training and educational and/or professional development opportunities; Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years financial services industry experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources; Knowledge of company's 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; 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 use required software applications; Ability to analyze and research account information; Ability to organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines; Ability to identify time sensitive items and assess competing priorities; Ability to take initiative and proactively follow up on submitted items; Ability to handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service; Ability to analyze problems and establish solutions in a fast paced environment; Ability to use mathematics sufficient to process account and transaction information; Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively with all organizational levels; Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team; Ability to provide a high level of customer service; Certifications: s63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination - FINRA; s66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination - FINRA; s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - FINRA; Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - FINRA

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Life insurance; Critical illness insurance and accident insurance; Disability benefits; Retirement savings; Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave; Parental leave