Receptionist-Jackson, MS

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking an associate to support money movements, client onboarding, and clerical operations in a branch environment. The role involves handling inquiries, directing visitors and calls, and maintaining cashiering documentation to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include processing funds, transmitting orders to the home office, assisting with account openings, and supporting branch management with general admin tasks. Travel is limited to under 25%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years securities industry or related experience preferred.
• Travel Less than 25% of time.

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs visitors and telephone calls; maintains record of inquiries.
• Processes money movement of funds and disbursements.
• Transmits and receives messages with home office and ensures proper delivery of orders.
• Maintains documentation for cashiering to meet compliance requirements.
• Assists with opening client accounts and supports client onboarding.
• Monitors document status and handles importing, scanning and submission of documents.
• Provides general administrative support to branch management.
• Maintains and updates files, records and other documents.
• Maintains inventory and distributes office supplies.

Skills

Securities industry experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, uses general knowledge and skills obtained through training and experience to process money movement of client funds. General instructions and procedures are provided to perform routine standardized tasks. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to a higher level.

Job Description Responsibilities

Receives and directs visitors and telephone calls; maintains record of inquiries, as required. Sorts, screens and distributes incoming and outgoing mail. Processes money movement of funds, disbursements and check delivery. Transmits and receives messages with home office. Processes securities transactions, including transmitting orders, cancellation and correction of orders and, ensuring delivery to home office according to proper mailing procedures with confirmation of receipt. Maintains documentation to cashiering according to compliance requirements. Assists branch managements with audit preparation. Assists with opening client accounts by properly completing and submitting required forms. Supports client onboarding. Monitors document status through importing, scanning and submission of documents. Provides general administrative support to branch management. Maintains, processes and updates files, records and other documents. Maintains inventory, stocks and distributes office supplies. Cross-trains and assists with other operational functions as required. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Previous Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) or more years securities industry or related work experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications

None

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 7 to 12 months

Certifications

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.

Benefits

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.

Values

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

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive.

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

About the Employer

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.