AMP Financial Advisor Trainee - Springfield, MA

Fulfills varying tasks and assignments and completes rotations in a range of areas related to financial services, under varying levels of supervision. Develops skills and capabilities that equips the incumbent to move into a specific role in the organization. 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

Complete rotations in a range of areas related to financial services; Learn to build an individual practice with a Mentor, Branch Manager, and/or team of Financial Advisors; Balance new client development, sales activities, investment management, customer service and compliance; Provide clients with sound financial advice consistent with objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance; Meet production targets and develop a book of business; Manage the full scope of client relationships; Prospect, network, and engage in community initiatives; Recommend suitable investment products and services; Open, transfer, and close customer accounts; Maintain account records and monitor customer portfolios; Obtain mandatory industry licenses and complete AMP program training; Stay abreast of investment products, industry rules and regulations, and financial planning.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of relevant working experience, demonstrating achievement in sales (preferably intangible) or business environment, 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 and Series 66 or the ability to obtain them within four (4) months from the start of the program; Life, Health and Variable Annuity or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the start of the program; General Experience - 3 to 6 years; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance; Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and financial data analysis and reporting; Knowledge of basic principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services; Skill in operating client relationship manager system and other required software applications; Ability to organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels; Ability to network in the community and effectively market oneself and Raymond James.

Nice to have

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred; Sales (preferably intangible) or business environment experience; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Life insurance; Critical illness insurance; Accident insurance; Disability benefits; Retirement savings; Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave); Parental leave