Full-Time
Branch Operations Manager Trainee
Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/30/2025
Raymond James Financial
Wealth management, banking, and investment services
Compensation Overview
$55k - $80k/yr
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
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- Effective communication skills across multiple platforms (phone, email, in-person, virtual)
- Ability to organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment
- Comprehensive understanding of company policies and procedures and industry rules and regulations
- Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases
- Handle stressful situations and lead others in providing a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
- Employ good analytical skills to research account information and resolve problems
- Establish and communicate clear directions and priorities
- Utilize good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills to deal with clients, financial advisors, support staff and home office personnel
- Establish and maintain a respected position of leadership to influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
- Work independently, under minimal supervision
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in related field and a minimum of one (1) year experience in the financial services industry, preferably including related operational management and supervisory experience
- SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
- Series 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) required
- Ability to obtain Series 9 & 10 within six (6) months of hire
- Ability to obtain additional securities and advisory state registrations if required by state
- Become trained and skilled to effectively and efficiently function in the Operations Manager role
- Performs back-up for all operational functions as required by workloads and absences
- Works directly with home office personnel to coordinate branch-home office workflow
- Completes self-audit of branch procedures
- Assists Branch Manager with confidential matters and compliance visits and replies
- Assists Branch Manager with controlling expenses and operating at peak efficiencies
- Oversees ordering of supplies, purchase orders and postage usage
- May review branch invoices and operating statements
- Maintains branch operational manuals
- Researches and resolves complex problems relating to client accounts and inquiries
- Assists Branch Manager in disseminating information at regular branch meetings
- Coordinates rent, facility, office maintenance and cleaning/security issues
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May perform some Branch Manager duties if Series 9 & 10 licensed
- Recruits, selects, orients, trains and supervises branch operations associates
- In conjunction with the Branch Manager conducts ongoing performance management, scheduled performance appraisals and salary reviews of operations associates, and maintains branch personnel files
- Reviews daily work of operations associates; Evaluates workload and responsibilities of support staff to determine necessary assignment changes to maintain efficient workflow
- Ensures daily staffing levels and cross-training is adequate
- Coordinates registrations, continuing education, licensing, etc. of branch personnel
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources
Diversified financial services provider serving individuals, corporations, and municipalities. Its services span five segments: Private Client Group, Capital Markets, Asset Management, RJ Bank, and Other, including financial planning, investment advisory, investment banking, research, asset management, and banking and lending. The approach centers on personalized, client-centric service and long-term relationships, with advisors tailoring strategies to each client. The goal is to help clients achieve financial objectives through customized guidance and a broad range of financial solutions.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Founded
1962
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenues hit record $3.86 billion, up 13% year-over-year.
- Client assets under administration grow 15% to $1.7 trillion with $23 billion net new assets.
- Recruited $476 million UBS team in Ohio producing $2.5 million annually on April 21.
What critics are saying
- Profit margins compress from 16.2% to 14.7% TTM despite $1.1 billion tech spend.
- FINRA fined Raymond James $17 million in 2016 for AML program failures.
- June 2025 data incident exposes client account information to breaches.
What makes Raymond James Financial unique
- Client 360 platform consolidates client insights with AI-powered Opportunities app.
- Raimond AI agent pilots with 600 advisors for task automation beyond queries.
- AI Advisor Academy trains on prompting and Microsoft 365 integrations post-conference.
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