Business Consultant. RJFS

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Under minimal supervision, uses knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience, training and/or certification to lead business consulting engagements with independent business owners. Uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience or certification to provide various consultative services.  Typical consulting assignments will include new entity formation activities, business growth initiatives, and independent contractor compensation planning with new and existing branch owners affiliated with RJFS. Will assist financial advisors during transition to the firm, acting as a liaison between the home office and branch office. Maintains contact with internal and external customers to identify, research and resolve problems. Acts in a professional consultative capacity to help meet client and business goals. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the RJFS Divisional Management teams to deliver value added business consulting services to new and existing branch managers and advisors.

• Host Home Office Visits for prospective financial advisors and conduct live presentations to highlight the service offerings of Independent Business Consulting.

• Support and represent the Independent Business Owner Services model for newly affiliated branches.

• Proactively manage pipeline of committed advisory teams and work with Business Development Consultants and Transitions team to support business startup activities for newly affiliated independent business owners.

• Provide consultation on flow of funds, payout arrangements, compensation overrides, expense sharing between partners, and miscellaneous RJFS business expenses.

• Consult with financial advisor’s tax professionals to explain how RJFS FAs are compensated via 1099.

• Manage existing third party vendor relationships that provide services to RJFS independent business owners.

• Identify and create new business solutions for independent business owners.

• Works with existing branch managers to evaluate branch structure and strategic plan, including future growth as needed to promote overall efficiency and profitability while maintaining a commitment to excellent service.

• Conducts ad hoc financial analysis projects and prepares reports as needed.

• Serves as a technical resource for RJFS Branches related to compensation reporting.

• Maintains industry knowledge of evolving and regulatory changes that impact the business.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of auditing and risk assessment.

• Fundamental concepts of financial markets and products. 

• Fundamental concepts of finance and accounting.

Skill in:

• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with branch and regional personnel.

• Project management and decision making skills.

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and effective under pressure.

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Proven ability to manage time and deliver against deadlines.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four year college or university with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a consultant role.

• ~or~

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

Licenses/Certifications: 

Series 7 license preferred

Education

Work Experience

Certifications

Travel

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 Myrjbenefits.com.

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

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.