Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Service daily client inquiries over the phone, online, and in-person, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and greeting clients
Work both independently and within a team environment to provide administrative support to the financial advisors and branch office
Open new client accounts, process money movement, and research information as needed
Ensure client paperwork and documentation is accurate prior to submission and processing Follow up to ensure accurate completion
Prepare various business summary reports and client-specific reporting as needed for review by the financial advisor
Create and maintain records and files utilizing Client Relationship Management (CRM) software
Assist with compliance documentation and recordkeeping
Assist with marketing and client events
Actively engage in available training/cross-training and educational and/or professional development opportunities to remain current on industry policies and procedures
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Company's working structure, policies, mission, and strategies
General office practices, procedures, and methods
Basic investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry
Financial markets, products and industry regulations
Skill in
Client Relationship Management (CRM) software
Microsoft Office
Effective communication (in-person, virtual, phone and mail)
Ability to
Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases
Analyze and research account information
Organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment
Take initiative and proactively follow up on submitted items to ensure completion; resolve errors, questions or concerns
Provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
Use mathematics sufficient to process account and transaction information
Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively
Work both independently and as part of a team
Provide a high level of customer service
Experience and Licenses
One (1) or more years securities industry or related work experience preferred
SIE, series 7 & 66 preferred
Karsten Financial Group and its employees are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James, not employees of Raymond James. The term "Raymond James" includes, but is not limited to, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. ("RJFS") and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Inc. ("RJFSA") as affiliates.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits link and benefits description below do not apply to this job posting because the hiring entity is a RJFS independent branch and all RJFS associates at this branch are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James. If you are offered a position by this RJFS branch, employment and benefits will solely be offered by the branch and not by Raymond James.
