Raymond James · 2 weeks ago
Sales & Trading Assistant (Registered)
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRaymond James is a financial services company seeking a Sales & Trading Assistant to support trading and sales personnel. The role involves processing trades, communicating with clients, and maintaining account files while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management
Responsibilities
Tracks and confirms transactions to ensure accuracy
Prepares management reports, as required
Advises others in resolving complex problems and issues
Maintains and updates account files
Performs administrative tasks, including faxing, filing and copying
Serves as liaison between client and sales and/or trading personnel
Maintains currency in organizational and industry current events and best practices
Plans, organizes and maintains effective and efficient workflow
Accesses, interprets and applies market and client information; prioritizes flow of information; and communicates to appropriate personnel
Initiates client transaction related communication to support sales and/or trading activities
Executes trades, as required
Participates in face to face client meetings
Assists in compliance review process
Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a sales or trading role within the securities or financial services industry
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
Series 7/Series 63 License or appropriate series license(s) for assigned functional area, or International equivalent
Bachelor's: Business Administration (Required)
Bachelor's: Economics (Required)
Bachelor's: Finance (Required)
General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
Knowledge of commonly used securities industry practices and procedures
Knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of securities trading/sales
Knowledge of procedures for processing trades
Knowledge of market levels, including accuracy of bids and offerings
Skill in responding professionally to inquiries and researching and resolving problems in a timely manner
Skill in performing qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Skill in analyzing problems and developing creative solutions
Skill in attending to detail while ensuring quality standards are met without impacting workflow
Skill in developing and maintaining effective workflow processes
Skill in selecting and using a variety of technical tools such as Bloomberg, Miter, Account Assignment Story Bond and MuniRecap
Skill in identifying different types of market data, determining time sensitivity and delivering within appropriate time frames
Skill in using standard office equipment and required software applications for electronic communication, spreadsheets and databases
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to provide a high level of customer service, including demonstrating sensitivity to customer needs and responding proactively
Ability to identify pertinent information and determine the potential impact on decisions and actions of the assigned functional area
Ability to use independent judgment in making decisions
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Company
Raymond James
Raymond James provides a range of investment banking services focused on the telecommunications and communications sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1983-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Shoukry
Chief Financial Officer
James Sickling
COO - Fixed Income
Recent News
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2025-12-16
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