Transition Consultant | New Advisor Transitions

Raymond James; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a Transition Consultant to support financial advisors transitioning into the firm. The role coordinates all aspects of the transition process and serves as the primary contact to ensure a smooth onboarding, minimizing disruption and accelerating productivity for new advisors.

The position requires project management skills, financial services operations knowledge, and a client-focused mindset. Hybrid work is available with onsite expectations for offices in St.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• SIE required (prior to start) with no exemption.
• Series 7 license required or able to obtain within 120 days.
• 3–6 years of general experience in the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
• Analyze problems to identify best technical or professional solutions.
• Advise on design of new processes and systems meeting professional standards.
• Support internal clients and partners to deliver business strategy and plans.

Skills

Client focus

Business case development

Analytical questioning

Data interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position offers workplace flexibility based on location. Associates residing within a commutable distance of our St. Petersburg, FL; Memphis, TN; or Southfield, MI home offices are expected to work onsite 3 days per week. Candidates located outside of a commutable distance from these offices may be eligible for a remote work arrangement.

Job Description

25% Travel Expectation: On average about 12-14 weeks per year throughout the United States (including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico).

The Transition Consultant plays a critical role in supporting financial advisors as they transition into the firm. Acting as a primary point of contact, the consultant ensures a seamless onboarding experience by coordinating all aspects of the transition process. This role requires strong project management skills, a deep understanding of financial services operations, and a client-focused mindset to deliver a smooth and efficient transition that minimizes disruption and accelerates productivity for new advisors.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and referring very complex or contentious issues to others.
• Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
• Advise others on how to design new processes and systems that meet professional standards.
• Contribute to the management of partnering relationships with internal clients, building effective working relationships and providing high-quality professional services to support in delivering business strategy and plans.

Skills

• Orient the organization around delivering to the key needs of clients.
• Interpret, contribute to, or lead business case creation with client departments to quantify current costs, justify project investment, and identify the return on investment.
• Probe and explore complex subjects thoroughly, extracting comprehensive information through insightful questioning to enhance understanding and decision-making processes.
• Assimilate and understand data and information from various sources in order to draw appropriate conclusions and make relevant recommendations.

Licenses/Certifications

• SIE required (prior to start) provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
• Series 7 License required, or ability to obtain within 120 days.

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

AG - Agent - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), GS - Gen Sec Rep - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

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.