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This role leads the annuity product specialist team and coordinates with other functional teams in an effort to provide clients with a platform of packaged product investment solutions.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a team of product specialists to define and/or adapt financial product offers to meet the needs of a market segment or customer
Lead the annuity product specialist team and coordinate with other functional teams to provide clients with a platform of packaged product investment solutions
Acquire and maintain product & strategy knowledge to inform advisors and clients on products and services
Participate in various product related initiatives including marketing, product development, and service initiatives
Represent the Raymond James platform in meetings with advisors, clients, and product partners
Demonstrate a commitment to creating an environment consistent with the firm's core values
Lead the internal product support teams responsible for educating advisors and clients
Assist the Director, Internal Institutional Annuity Distribution in the management of the Internal Annuity Consultant team
Transfer product knowledge and expertise by communicating with and educating other teams
Represent Insurance Solutions in recruiting "home office visits" and client visits
Assist advisors in educating clients on the benefits and risks associated with complex investment products
Perform human resource management activities, including coaching and mentoring staff
Meet specific objectives related to proactively contacting financial advisors
Work closely with Insurance Solutions product managers and research associates on analysis and recommendations
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field
Minimum of six (6) years' experience in the financial services industry
Existing knowledge on the strategies and products offered on the insurance solutions annuity platform
SIE required
Series 7 required
Life & Variable Annuities License required
Advanced knowledge to lead associates that educate financial advisors on multiple investment products
Knowledge of packaged insurance, annuity and investment products and securities markets
Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of product development and management in a financial services/broker-dealer environment
Knowledge of principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations
Knowledge of advanced investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry
Knowledge of advanced operational infrastructure of firm
Knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel
Knowledge of Morningstar Direct
Skill in organizing, managing and tracking multiple detailed tasks and assignments
Skill in industry knowledge, critical thinking, excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skill in cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships
Skill in critical thinking and problem solving
Skill in implementing strategies and tactical plans
Skill in gathering and compiling information and data
Skill in basic database and technology concepts
Skill in problem solving
Skill in analyzing business processes
Skill in operating standard office equipment
Ability to demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles
Ability to represent the company in a highly professional manner
Ability to establish clear directions and priorities
Ability to multi-task, work in teams, self-motivate/take initiative, innovate, work independently, adapt, accept and lead change, meet deadlines
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate, and persuade others
Ability to promote team cohesiveness, cooperation, and effectiveness
Ability to lead others in providing a high level of customer service
Ability to train, coach, mentor, and lead the work of others
Ability to plan, assign, monitor, review, and evaluate the work of others
Ability to consistently evaluate and lead others in acting on areas of potential improvement
Ability to facilitate meetings
Ability to partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Ability to gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings
Ability to balance conflicting resource and priority demands
Ability to demonstrate a level of competence with well-respected industry partners
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage tasks and projects
Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively and professionally
Ability to assimilate and prioritize strategies into operational guidelines