Financial Advisor Trainee (Mandeville, LA)

Through distance learning, apprenticeship and training at the firm's international headquarters, the Advisor Mastery Program (AMP) offers a comprehensive education for the next generation of Raymond James Financial Advisors. The program takes a holistic approach by incorporating training for technical and sales skills to fully position new Advisors for success. In conjunction with a Mentor, Branch Manager, and/or a team of Financial Advisors, the Financial Advisor Trainee will learn to build an individual practice. The Trainee will balance new client development, sales activities, investment management, customer service and compliance with personal and professional growth and development. The Trainee will also provide clients with sound financial advice and counsel consistent with the client's objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance. In addition, the requirements of the AMP Program are designed to support long-term development, whether a candidate plans to be a stand-alone Advisor or join an existing team.

Responsibilities

Become trained and skilled to effectively and efficiently perform the Financial Advisor role; Meet production targets that impact overall company revenue goals; Develop a book of business consistent with AMP program goals; Provide a high level of client service; Manage the full scope of a client relationship by evaluating financial needs, investment opportunities, current holdings and available investment capital; Help clients identify investment objectives; Develop client pipeline by prospecting, networking, engaging in community initiatives, centers of influence and developing niches; Recommend suitable investment products, solutions, and services; Seek expertise of internal resources to identify investment opportunities; Open, transfer, and close customer accounts; Maintain appropriate account records while monitoring customer's portfolio; Make recommendations consistent with changes in economic and financial conditions; Obtain and verify customer's purchase and sale instructions, enter orders, and follow up on completion of transactions; Complete required program training and assignments, obtain mandatory industry licenses within prescribed timeframes; Stay abreast of investment products, industry rules and regulations, and financial planning; Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

SIE (or ability to obtain within four months from the start of the program); Series 7 and Series 66 (or ability to obtain within four months from the start of the program); Life, Health and Variable Annuity (or ability to obtain within six months from the start of the program); Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices; Knowledge of financial markets, banking, and financial data analysis and reporting; Knowledge of basic principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services; Knowledge of firm's working structure, policies, mission, strategies, and compliance guidelines; Skill in operating client relationship manager system and other required software applications; Skill in identifying customer needs through effective questioning and listening; Ability to organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments; Ability to continuously learn investment products, industry rules and regulations, and financial planning; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels; Ability to keep all appropriate parties up-to-date on decisions, changes, and other relevant information; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues; Ability to persevere, handle rejection and show resilience during the prospecting and networking process; Ability to network in the community and effectively market oneself; Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations

Nice to have

Bachelor's Degree; minimum of three years of relevant working experience

Benefits

base salary or wages; additional compensation (cash or equity); discretionary bonuses; commissions; medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); parental leave