Investment Practice Specialist

Raymond James • Saint Petersburg, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an entry-level professional in the field of Branch Financial Services, use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity. Limited or no prior experience required in this role. Job Description This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect the selected candidate to work 2-3 days a week at our Saint Petersburg, FL corporate offices. Drive advisor business development with a focus on technology and education through consulting and development of programs and resources. Implements services, resources, and processes that advance recruitment and productivity of financial advisors with respect to business practices, such as resources and portfolio and practice consultation. Under limited supervision and with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to identify, analyze, and consult on complex advisor technology by developing and delivering strategies, programs and resources that support portfolio construction education, sales, and processes.

Requirements

• Industry best practices around investment management and advisor education.
• Advanced concepts, practices and procedures of portfolio construction.
• Functional, operational and technical requirements of all systems used by assigned functional area(s).
• Advanced investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industries.
• Advanced knowledge of Advisory Technologies.
• Advanced technical skills.
• Exceptional Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Concepts of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering.
• Assessing complex problems, gathering and analyzing data and information, developing and evaluating options, and implementing solutions.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, to address the advisors.
• Building effective relationships.
• Following processes and procedures for effective and timely workflow.
• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Research, analyze and develop solutions for multi-faceted problems, including demonstrating the willingness to take risks and consider new and untested approaches.
• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Balance conflicting priority demands, maintain effectiveness with different personalities in a variety of environments and maintain stable performance under pressure and/or opposition.
• Resolve complex analytical challenges, independently analyze information, and make recommendations based on analysis.
• Use collaborative skills to accomplish work as a team.
• Solve problems with large, complex cross-functional systems and processes.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance
• General Experience - 13 months to 3 years, Manager Experience - 0 to 3 months

Nice To Haves

• FINRA Series 7 License and 65 or 66 are preferred.
• Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Responsibilities

• Analyze advisor portfolios and practices to recommend solutions on how to improve portfolio characteristics and/or business practices.
• Develops, maintains and enhances relationships through virtual programs and discussions covering business strategy, new products, service requirements, and market developments.
• Consult with advisors on ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of investment management practices.
• Supports data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Delivers resources that increase advisor efficiencies, awareness, and understanding of advisory technologies
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level