Transition Consultant | New Advisor Transitions

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a Transition Consultant to support financial advisors transitioning into the firm. You will coordinate the onboarding process, act as a primary contact, and ensure a smooth transition with a client-focused mindset.

The role requires strong project management and knowledge of financial services operations, with a hybrid work model and travel up to 25% for US assignments.

Qualifications

• SIE required prior to start; exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
• Series 7 license required, or ability to obtain within 120 days.
• Education: High School (HS) required.
• Work experience: 3 to 6 years in related roles.
• Certifications: FINRA Agent, FINRA Gen Sec Rep, and FINRA SIE.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
• Analyze problems to identify the best technical or professional solutions.
• Advise on designing new processes and systems meeting professional standards.
• Help manage relationships with internal clients and deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Client-centric mindset

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Travel Requirement

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

Role Overview

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 and 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Guiding Behaviors & Core Values

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

Company Overview

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.

Company Profile

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.

Company Culture

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.