AMP Financial Advisor Trainee

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is seeking candidates for its Advisory Mastery Program (AMP) in Beverly Hills.

Trainees receive comprehensive education, training and mentorship in financial advisory skills, including technical and sales aspects, with the goal of enabling long-term client wealth management success. Participants build a client pipeline, develop relationships, and work toward required licenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of experience
• Minimum 4 years sales or business experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prospect, network and develop a client pipeline

Responsibilities

• Develop client pipeline by prospecting, networking, community involvement and centers of influence
• Manage full scope of client relationships, assess needs and investment objectives
• Recommend suitable investment products and services
• Develop a book of business aligned with AMP goals
• Complete required program training and obtain licenses within timelines

Job description

Job Summary

The Advisory Mastery Program (AMP) is a unique development program designed to provide training and support to prepare trainees for a successful career as a Financial Advisor. Raymond James advisors provide sound financial advice and counsel consistent with our client’s objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance. AMP offers comprehensive education, training and mentorship of both technical and sales skills. The holistic approach of the program fully positions new advisors for success and long-term development. After their first year, successful AMP Advisors meet production targets that impact overall company revenue and help our clients realize their financial goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Become trained and skilled to effectively and efficiently function in the Financial Advisor role
• Develop client pipeline by prospecting, networking, community involvement, centers of influence and developing niches.
• Manage full scope of client relationship by evaluating client financial needs, investment opportunities, current holdings and available investment capital and help them identify their investment objectives.
• Recommends investment products, solutions, and services that are suitable for prospects and clients based on predetermined client needs, time horizons, risk profile, and preferences.
• Seeks expertise of internal resources to identify investment opportunities and solutions for clients.
• Develops a book of business consistent with AMP program goals for assets under management and required production.
• Completes required program training and assignments, obtaining mandatory industry licenses within prescribed timeframes, mastering assessments and meeting minimum performance and production standards.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Knowledge of Economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Basic principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
• Skill in Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients.
• Excellent problem solving skills to identify the needs of clients through effective questioning and listening techniques.
• Ability to Demonstrate persistence in the face of obstacles and maintain optimism in the face of rejection.
• Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations.
• Effectively communicate portfolio losses while preserving client loyalty.
• Provide a high level of client service with a strong focus remaining on what’s best for their personal wealth management.
• Network in the community and effectively market him or herself and Raymond James.

Education/Previous Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A) from four-year College or university preferred, and a minimum of four (4) years working experience, including sales (preferably intangible) or business experience demonstrating achievement preferred.
• OR ~ An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied or ability to obtain within 4 months from start of program.
• Series 7 & 66 or ability to obtain within 4 months from start of program.
• Life, Health and Variable Annuity or ability to obtain within 6 months from start of program.
• Education Bachelor’s
• Work Experience General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
• Certifications s66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Salary Range

$70,304.00-$75,000.00

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Resident

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include 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); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com

Company Culture

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

About the Company

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

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