Registered Client Service Associate - Mt. Laurel, NJ

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James seeks a Registered Client Service Associate to support Financial Advisors, clients, and branch staff. You will handle high-volume client interactions across phone, email, in-person, and virtual channels, while onboarding new clients and managing accounts in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and proactive problem solving with opportunities in client-facing events and marketing support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ years securities industry experience preferred.
• SIE, Series 7 required; Series 63/65/66 as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact with high volume of daily interactions (phone, in-person, email, mailings).
• Onboard new clients and open accounts; research client and security information.
• Ensure client data and documentation are current per firm and regulatory requirements.
• Process asset transfers and monitor cash available for investment; contact clients with opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and materials for client meetings.
• Input orders and rebalance portfolios for Financial Advisors.

Skills

CRM software

Excel

Communication

Task management

Investment concepts

Trading terminology

Finance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Description Summary Supports Financial advisors and their prospective and existing clients and other branch staff team members. Demonstrates effective communication skills across multiple platforms (phone, email, in-person, virtual), as well as the ability to organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment.

Job Description Job Summary Celebrating more than 60 years of rich history and recognition for service and excellence in the Financial Services industry, Raymond James is seeking a dynamic Registered Client Service Associate who is a motivated, detail oriented and creative problem solver to join our growing team. This essential role helps to provide high quality/high touch critical administrative support to Financial Advisors, their prospective and existing clients and other branch staff team members. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills across multiple platforms (phone, email, in-person, virtual), as well as the ability to organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment. Come grow with us and see where a career at Raymond James could take you!

Responsibilities:

• Serves as first point of contact to service a high volume of daily interactions, including basic inquiries, providing quotes and scheduling of meetings, with prospective and existing clients on the phone, in-person, virtually and through mailings.
• Works both independently and within a dynamic team environment to provide crucial support to the financial advisors and branch office.
• Onboards new clients, opens new client accounts and researches client and security information using internal databases and other technologies.
• Ensures key client information and documentation is current with firm and industry requirements, rules and regulations.
• Processes and monitors the transfer of assets to ensure all assets and cost basis were successfully received.
• Monitors available cash awaiting investment, including running weekly cash and cash equivalent reports and contacting clients with investment opportunities to maximize returns.
• Reviews, assesses and responds to all corporate action items and client account alerts.
• Prepares financial reports, spreadsheets and other materials for client meetings.
• Inputs orders and rebalances portfolios on behalf of the Financial Advisors.
• Creates and maintains records and files utilizing Client Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Assists Financial Advisors with marketing efforts including seminars and other client-facing events.
• Actively engages in available training/cross-training and educational and/or professional development opportunities to remain current on firm and industry policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

• Company’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
• Managed account platforms.
• General office practices, procedures, and methods.
• Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Financial markets, products and industry regulations.
• Trading terminology.
• Client Relationship Management (CRM) software, or similar contact management software.
• Goal planning software.
• Excel, including developing spreadsheets as needed and for ongoing reporting.
• Effective communication across multiple client interactive platforms (in-person, virtual, phone and mail)
• Operate standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Analyze and research account information.
• Organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with. frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment.
• Identify time sensitive items and assess competing priorities.
• Take initiative and proactively follow up on submitted items to ensure completion; resolve errors, questions or concerns.
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.
• Analyze problems and establish solutions in a fast paced environment.
• Use mathematics sufficient to process account and transaction information.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels, in person and virtually.
• Work both independently and as part of a cohesive team.
• Provide a high level of customer service.

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

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
• Series 7 required.
• Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state.

Education High School (HS) (Required) Work Experience General Experience - 13 months to 3 years Certifications s63 - Uniform Securities Agent 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 $55,000.00-$75,000.00

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)
• parental leave

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

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.

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.

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.