Branch Manager

Raymond James; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off including vacation and p

Job summary

Raymond James serves as a regional retail leadership role, overseeing day‑to‑day branch operations in Irvine and potentially servicing clients in the advisor’s own book. The position emphasizes staff development, compliance oversight, and achieving sales targets within a client‑first framework.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with several years in financial services, possess required FINRA licenses, and can manage budgets while fostering professional growth and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years in a financial services firm.
• SIE required; Series 7 and 9/10 (or 8) required.
• Series 63 & 65 or 66 as required by state; life/health/variable annuity licenses.
• NFA Commodities license required if commodities trading occurs.

Responsibilities

• Attracts, selects, orients, trains, and retains financial advisors and staff.
• Continuously evaluates branch structure and growth plans for efficiency and profitability.
• Oversees compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises daily trading and office activities.
• Documents and resolves client complaints; reviews client accounts.
• Develops plans to meet office sales goals and budgets.
• Facilitates seminars and promotional events; drives revenue growth.
• Represents the firm in community affairs; may service clients in own book.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Advisory supervision

Compliance oversight

Budgeting & forecasting

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fintech software

Job description

Job Description Summary

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a Raymond James & Associates (RJA) retail branch. May service clients in his/her own book of business.

Job Summary

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a Raymond James & Associates (RJA) retail branch. May service clients in his/her own book of business.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Attracts, selects, orients, trains, and retains Financial Advisors (FAs) and support staff.
• Continually evaluates branch structure and strategic plan, including future growth as needed, to promote overall efficiency and profitability while maintaining a commitment to excellent service.
• Responsible for compliance oversight and ensuring adherence to firm and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Supervises daily trading and other office activities.
• Documents and resolves client complaints.
• Performs reviews of client accounts.
• Develops and implements plans to meet office sales goals.
• Facilitates sales promotion activities such as seminars and luncheons/dinners.
• Develops and monitors office revenue and expense budgets.
• Informs FAs about new products and RJA managed underwritings.
• Participates in community affairs as a representative of the firm.
• May service clients in his/her own book of business.

Performs Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned

Knowledge of

• Company’s working structure, policies, mission, strategies, and compliance guidelines.
• Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Legal requirements and federal and state regulations related to employment.

Skill in

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations.
• Identifies the needs of customers through effective questioning and listening techniques.

Ability to

• Continuously learn investment products, industry rules and regulations, and financial planning.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Articulate reasons behind decisions.
• Keep all appropriate parties up-to-date on decisions, changes, and other relevant information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Identify problems, gather facts, and develop solutions.

Education/Previous Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, and a minimum of three (3) years experience in a financial services firm, 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.
• Series 7 and 9 & 10 (or 8) required.
• Series 63 & 65, or 66 as required by state.
• Life, Health, and Variable Annuity Insurance Licenses.
• NFA Commodities License required if any commodities trading is done at the branch.

Education

Bachelor’s

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years, Manager Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

• s10 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), s66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), s9 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Salary Range

$70,304.00-$125,000.00

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Resident

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.

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