Registered Client Service Associate - Washington, D.C.

Supports Financial advisors and their prospective and existing clients and other branch staff team members. Demonstrates 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. 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 Registered Client Service Associate who is a motivated, detail oriented and creative problem solver to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

Serves as first point of contact to service a high volume of daily interactions, including basic inquiries, providing quotes 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; Onboards new clients, opens new client accounts and researches client and security information using internal databases and other technologies; Ensures key client information and documentation is current with firm and industry requirements, rules and regulations; Processes and monitors the transfer of assets to ensure all assets and cost basis were successfully received; Monitors available cash awaiting investment, including running weekly cash and cash equivalent reports and contacting clients with investment opportunities to maximize returns; Reviews, assesses and responds to all corporate action items and client account alerts; Prepares financial reports, spreadsheets and other materials for client meetings; Inputs orders and rebalances portfolios on behalf of the Financial Advisors; Creates and maintains records and files utilizing Client Relationship Management (CRM) software; Assists Financial Advisors with marketing efforts including seminars and other client-facing events; Actively engages in available training/cross-training and educational and/or professional development opportunities to remain current on firm and industry policies and procedures; Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; 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; SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied; Series 7 required; Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state; Excel, including developing spreadsheets as needed and for ongoing reporting; Client Relationship Management (CRM) software, or similar contact management software; Effective communication across multiple client interactive platforms (in-person, virtual, phone and mail); Organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment; Use mathematics sufficient to process account and transaction information; Provide a high level of customer service

Benefits

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