Sr. Associate - New Accounts: CORE Team

Raymond James; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

vision; life insurance; retirement

Job summary

Raymond James in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a service-oriented associate to join the CORE Team in New Accounts. The role combines hybrid work with in-office collaboration, requiring attention to detail and effective communication.

You will handle complex client inquiries, maintain records, and support senior colleagues. This position offers base salary plus benefits and opportunities to grow within a client-first firm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• General experience: 7–12 months.
• Hybrid work environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex client cases, account issues and inquiries by identifying root causes and presenting solutions to leaders.
• Develop knowledge of policies and regulatory codes relevant to the work and adhere to procedures.
• Answer calls and emails, directing complex matters to colleagues as needed and initiating internal or external contacts.
• Produce and maintain Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, including budgeting and time/expense records.
• Carry out client service activities, handling cases and inquiries that are more complex or outside the norm.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week in one of the following locations: St. Petersburg, FL, Memphis, TN, or Southfield, MI.

This role will be part of the CORE Team within the New Accts dept.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex client cases, account issues, operational exceptions, and non-routine inquiries by identifying root causes, establishing timelines of events, assessing risks and impacts, and analyzing relevant information. Develop actionable recommendations and present findings, risks, and proposed solutions to leaders and key stakeholders to support business decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.
• Answer the telephone and assist callers or those making varied inquiries by email or mail with any requests for information, directing more complex matters to colleagues as necessary. Initiate contact internally and externally to convey requests, provide instructions, or obtain information on behalf of a senior colleague.
• Produce, update, and provide best practice support on Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems. Tasks may include purchasing materials, entering budgetary information, and recording time and expenses.
• Carry out a range of client service activities, including handling client cases and inquiries that are more complex or outside the norm.

Skills

With some guidance, works at an intermediate level to:

• Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks.
• Receive, monitor, and support assigned customers.
• Understand and effectively operate client management systems.
• Express ideas, request actions, and formulate plans and policies through clear and effective verbal communication.

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 7 to 12 months

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.

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.