Mass Account Transfers Operations Consultant

Job Description Summary

• The Operations Consultant leads mass account transfer conversions and department initiatives, serving as the primary project manager responsible for planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of successful outcomes.
• The consultant applies operational expertise, critical thinking, and project management skills to identify risks, evaluate solutions, coordinate activities across multiple stakeholder groups, and deliver successful results. This role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence without direct authority, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• •Lead mass account transfer conversions and other department initiatives.
• •Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables to support successful execution.
• •Coordinate activities across Operations, Technology, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and business teams to support business objectives.
• •Serve as a trusted operational consultant to business partners by identifying risks, assessing impacts, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions.
• •Provide subject matter expertise related to account transfers, onboarding processes, operational workflows, and service delivery considerations.
• •Facilitate meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions to drive alignment, decision-making, and issue resolution.
• •Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and seamless execution of conversion activities.
• •Monitor project progress and operational performance, proactively identifying and addressing risks, issues, and roadblocks.
• •Support regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements throughout the conversion lifecycle.
• •Develop and maintain reporting, presentations, and executive updates regarding project status, key decisions, and operational readiness.
• •Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, scalability, controls, and client experience throughout conversion and onboarding activities.
• •Coordinate multiple concurrent initiatives while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• •Build strong working relationships and influence outcomes across a broad range of stakeholders.
• •Ensure a high level of service and support for advisors, clients, and business partners throughout the conversion process.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• •Strong understanding of financial services operations, brokerage operations, wealth management operations, or related business functions.
• •Demonstrated ability to lead complex operational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and business units.
• •Experience supporting advisor conversions, onboarding activities, acquisitions, integrations, or operational change initiatives.
• •Knowledge of account transfer processes, advisor onboarding, or wealth management operations.
• •Ability to identify operational issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions in a regulated environment.
• •Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• •Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• •Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• •Ability to effectively communicate with frontline associates, business leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• •Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• •Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• •Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• •Ability to connect information across multiple workstreams and translate complex concepts into actionable plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• •Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) highly preferred.
• •Series 99 highly preferred

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance, High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

s99 - Operations Professional Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

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.

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