Raymond James · 1 month ago
SVP, Division Director, ICD Northeast
FL - Saint Petersburg - 880 Carillon Pkwy Tower 3
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRaymond James is a financial services organization seeking a Senior Vice President, Division Director for their Independent Contractor Division in the Northeast. This role involves leading a team to drive growth and provide exceptional service to independent business owners and financial advisors, ensuring strategic alignment with the division's goals.
BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction to support the overall ICD strategy, goals and elevate the service and support model for the independent contractor division
Lead a team of senior relationship management and operational professionals that deliver expert guidance and business support to branch owners and advisors
Champion a client-first culture by driving initiatives to enhance advisor efficiency, client satisfaction, and overall business growth
Drive recruiting efforts by building relationships with internal recruiting partners, prospective advisors and delivering a compelling value proposition
Cultivate deep, trust-based relationships with branch leaders and top advisors to support retention and long-term engagement
Influence asset growth by identifying opportunities to support business expansion, improve practice management, and increase advisor productivity
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and firm policies through effective supervision and risk mitigation practices
Collaborate across the firm to deliver solutions that align with advisor needs and business objectives, including technology, compliance, operations, and marketing
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to drive innovation and improve field engagement and satisfaction
Serve as senior voice and advocate for the advisors and your team within the organization, influencing decisions and shaping the evolution of the division’s service model while also supporting, communicating and reinforcing changes in strategic initiatives and corporate policies
Develop and mentor a team of professionals who serve as trusted partners to branch leaders and advisors to ensure deep expertise, business growth, consistent service delivery, and strong cross-functional collaboration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (B.A) required in a related field with a minimum of fifteen (15) years' experience in the financial services industry; with ten (10) years of management experience, and sales management experience in the securities industry required
Master's Degree in a related field with a minimum of ten (10) to twelve (12) years' experience in the financial services industry; with eight (8) years of management experience, and sales management experience in the securities industry required
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
Series 7 required. Series 24 or 9/10 required
Wealth management and financial advisory business models, particularly independent contractor and hybrid structures
Practice management principles and advisor business development strategies
Regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., FINRA, SEC) as they apply to advisory practices
Advisor recruiting and onboarding best practices
Company's working structure, policies, mission, strategies, and compliance guidelines
Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry
Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations
Financial markets and products
The competitive landscape and trends impacting independent advisors and the broader industry
Executive-level relationship management and strategic, professional communication
Leading and developing high-performing teams across functions
Translating strategic objectives into actionable plans
Driving process improvement and delivering scalable service models
Analyzing business performance data to inform decisions
Conflict resolution, change management, and influencing without authority
Supervisory oversight and applying risk management frameworks effectively
Partnering cross-functionally to solve complex business challenges
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications
Build credibility and trust with advisors, branch leaders, executive peers, external partners and team
Navigate and lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced, client centric environment
Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Inspire and motivate teams through coaching, accountability, and recognition
Identify opportunities for growth and advisor support across a distributed model
Maintain a high standard of integrity and confidentiality
Align teams and initiatives with the firm's mission, culture, and values
Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate and lead the work of others; coach and mentor others
Organize, prioritize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments, including those delegated in a fast-paced work environment
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
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 Executive Officer
James Sickling
COO - Fixed Income
Recent News
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