AMP Foundations
| Company | Raymond James Financial |
|---|---|
| Location | Newtown, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Basic principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
- Fundamental investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
- Financial markets and products.
- Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to identify the needs of clients through effective questioning and listening techniques.
- Demonstrate persistence in the face of obstacles and maintain optimism in the face of rejection.
- Leverage technology for maximum effectiveness.
- Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations.
- Effectively communicate portfolio losses while preserving client loyalty.
- Provide a high level of client service with a strong focus remaining on what’s best for their personal wealth management.
- Network in the community and effectively market him or herself and Raymond James.
Responsibilities
- Assist with onboarding new clients including opening accounts and updating Client Relationship Management systems.
- Develop financial plans leveraging MoneyGuidePro financial planning software.
- Partner with Financial Advisors in branch or complex to present financial plans with advisor’s clients.
- Leverage financial advisor technology resources and brand and brand utilization of the resources in the branch or complex.
- Learn and practice client relationship foundations by evaluating client financial needs, investment opportunities, current holdings and available investment capital and help them identify their investment objectives.
- Practice business development strategies, in conjunction with coaching and mentorship to prepare for developing a book of business as a Financial Advisor in the AMP program.
- Seeks expertise of internal resources to identify investment opportunities and solutions for clients.
- Completes required program training and assignments, obtaining mandatory industry licenses within prescribed timeframes, mastering assessments and meeting minimum performance and production standards.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance
- General Experience – 3 to 6 years
- Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) – Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- Series 65 or Series 66_RA – Investment Adv Rep – Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- Series 7_GS – Gen Sec Rep – Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)