Practice Business Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Development and execution of a strategic plan to monitor and control expenses to facilitate revenue growth of the practice improve productivity realize operational efficiencies and address competitive landscape.
• Leads delivery of the client experience including management of administrative procedures as well as directing and coordinating execution of client requests.
• Works directly with home office personnel to coordinate branch-home office workflow.
• Researches and resolves complex problems relating to client accounts and inquiries.
• May review daily work of practice teams support staff including evaluating workload and responsibilities of support staff to determine necessary assignment changes to maintain efficient workflow.
• Plan and coordinate special projects for practice to include client events for clients and prospects that result in a return on investment.
• Assess training needs identify industry-developed training programs and coordinate training implementation.
• Educates and assists with training financial advisors on the latest platform and product enhancements including new software websites and other tools and resources.
• Educates financial advisors on the benefits of offered products and services for their clients through individual or group meetings and presentations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key business partners both internal and external.
• Assists in sourcing and developing new financial advisor affiliations to achieve branch recruiting goals.
• Establishes relationships with prospective advisors provides consultation and education regarding the Raymond James and Associates platform.
• Maintains a prospect database gathering information and data on prospects to be used to determine suitability in the branch recruiting process.
• Participates in conference calls and meetings with prospects to understand their business and product mix and to address issues interests and concerns.
• Prepares payout analyses based on prospects production and mix of business; generates proposals for prospects.
• Coordinates /oversees the transition process for internal transfers and/or new affiliates with other functional areas to ensure a professional recruiting process from initial contact through transition to the branch ensuring proper execution of every step of the commit /onboarding process.
• Partners with home office departments to leverage product sales and generate new business opportunities for financial advisors.
• Responds to requests from Financial Advisors who need assistance in selling products.
• Assists with the creation of business development strategies and with maintaining and expanding referral sources including the coordination of target marketing campaigns.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in related field and a minimum of three years experience in the financial services industry

or

• An equivalent combination of experience education and/or training as approved by Human Resources

Licenses

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
• Series 7
• Series 63 65 and/or 66 as required by state
• Ability to obtain additional securities and advisory state registrations if required by state.

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Work Experience

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Workstyle

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 .

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop Collaborate Decide Deliver Improve) to deliver on the firms 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.