Director, Operations and Administration

130 Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. seeks a senior project leader to drive large programs across cross-functional teams, partnering with leadership to plan and execute initiatives with significant business impact. The role requires collaboration with legal, compliance, and IT, and guides transitions from policy to practice.

Qualified candidates typically hold a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in managerial roles within financial services; travel is expected, and a hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years managerial experience in a retail financial services firm.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and leadership in large programs.
• Strong understanding of risk, compliance, and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Leads major projects and programs with cross-functional teams from initiation to closure.
• Documents and implements programs for a major segment of a complex function.
• Leads transitions related to Mass Account Transfer and advisor transitions.
• Partners with IT and legal to update policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Communicates decisions and status with leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Risk & change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general direction with a moderate level of autonomy, uses advanced knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, to lead major projects, programs or processes with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams. Works with members of the leadership team to develop tactical plans for business initiatives. Completes complex assignments with some latitude for autonomous actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs. End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives. Extensive contact with various departments of Raymond James Financial is required to perform the functions of this job.

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of mid to large sized or moderately complex projects through their entire project lifecycle (product planning, initiation, planning, execution, closure). In partnership with leadership team, documents and implements programs, projects or processes for a major segment of a complex function. Major segments may include legal, errors and omissions, contract review, marketing, conference planning, operations & technology. Provides leadership, best practices and execution for transition activities related to tape to tape (Mass Account Transfer) and individual advisor transitions. Participate and contribute in transitions working groups. Serve as a liaison to other teams working to improve transition process. Participate in recruiting and onboarding presentations as SME on transition process. Serve as a central point of control for updates to policies, procedures, and legal agreements (Networking Agreements, NDIP, FA Agreement, etc.). Provide leadership on important legal and compliance related items: Interagency Statement, OSJ Pricing, State Inquiries, etc. Work with legal department and division leadership to update and respond to legal contract revisions during negotiation process. Provide leadership for important roundtable discussions, including: FID Tech Council, Operations leadership study group, and Compliance and Supervision Summit. Lead important critical projects for FID division, leveraging RJFS resources and divisional teams to support critical items. Serves as liaison to IT to drive key initiatives and ongoing support for branches. Participate as part of FID leadership team to provide input from an operations and regulatory standpoint on items critical to FID. 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. Advanced concept, practices and principles of project management. Advanced concepts of risk, issue and change management. Basic principles of banking, finance and securities industry operations. Basic principles of procurement, contract and vendor management. 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. Ability to Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives. Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed. Incorporate needs, wants and goals from different business unit perspectives into strategies of the business unit. Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation. 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. Provide a high level of customer service.

Education/Previous Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of eight (8) years managerial experience in a retail financial services firm. OR ~ Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.

Licenses/Certifications

SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied. Series 7, 63 are required or to be obtained within twelve (12) months of start date in this position. Travel Required: Yes, 25 % of the Time Education Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance Work Experience General Experience – 10 to 15 years Certifications Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Hybrid 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.

• 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

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.

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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Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We’re committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.