Chief Operating Officer, Independent Contractor Division (ICD)

Raymond James - Saint Petersburg, FL

Full-time - Senior

Saint Petersburg, FL

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Independent Contractor Division (ICD) at Raymond James is responsible for enhancing the performance and effectiveness of the division. This role involves strategic partnership with the President of ICD and key stakeholders to ensure operational efficiency, profitability, and compliance while positioning the division for future growth. The COO will lead initiatives to improve recruiting strategies, support advisor retention, and drive organic growth within the division, which is crucial to the firm's overall success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the ICD leadership team to develop short- and long-term goals and initiatives.
• Develop, manage, and implement large scale strategic programs and processes for ICD.
• Provide daily operational leadership to assigned business units, including resource allocation and expense management.
• Collaborate with peers and leaders across the firm on strategic initiatives and process improvements.
• Support recruiting efforts by participating in meetings and conferences.
• Organize and facilitate divisional director meetings and national conferences.
• Interpret and recommend changes to organizational policies and procedures for compliance and efficiency.
• Stay informed on firm and industry events and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a minimum of fifteen years' experience in the financial services industry, including ten years of management experience, or a Master's Degree with ten to twelve years' experience and eight years of management experience.
• SIE, Series 7, and Series 24 or 9/10 licenses required.
• Strong knowledge of business management principles and financial advising services.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing and implementing long-term strategies.
• Ability to analyze business data and financial information effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive rapport with diverse individuals.

Benefits

• Eligible for discretionary bonus.