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Raymond JamesPosted 1 month ago

Client Service Associate

On-siteLexington, Kentucky, United States

Full TimeEntry LevelLargeFinancial Services

Job Summary

Manage high-volume daily client interactions, including basic inquiries, scheduling, and opening new accounts via phone, in-person, and virtual channels. Process financial transactions, expense reports, and paperwork to ensure accuracy before submission, while maintaining records in Client Relationship Management software. Prepare business and client-specific reports, assist advisors with marketing events, and enter orders as directed. Proactively follow up on tasks, resolve errors, and handle time-sensitive items within a fast-paced environment. Requires strong communication skills, organizational ability, and proficiency in Excel and office equipment.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • High School (HS)
  • 0 to 3 months General Experience
  • Knowledge of Company's working structure, policies, mission, and strategies
  • General office practices, procedures, and methods
  • Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry
  • Financial markets, products and industry regulations
  • Skill in Client Relationship Management (CRM) software, or similar contact management software
  • Excel, including developing spreadsheets as needed and for ongoing reporting
  • Effective communication across multiple client interactive platforms (in-person, virtual, phone and mail)
  • Ability to Operate standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases
  • Use mathematics sufficient to process account and transaction information
  • 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
  • Ability to travel less than 25%

Desired Qualifications

  • one (1) or more years securities industry or related work experience
  • equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources
  • High level of organization and accuracy
  • 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
  • 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
  • Active engagement in available training/cross-training and educational and/or professional development opportunities
  • Knowledge of financial markets, products and industry regulations
  • Skill in Client Relationship Management (CRM) software, or similar contact management software
  • Excel, including developing spreadsheets as needed and for ongoing reporting
  • Effective communication across multiple client interactive platforms (in-person, virtual, phone and mail)
  • Ability to Operate standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases
  • Analyze and research account information
  • 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
  • Honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates
  • Bring their best authentic selves
  • Development opportunities
  • Enriching networking groups
  • Prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives

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