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Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.
Transition Team Assistant Manager
How does the role impact the organization?
Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a qualified Transition Assistant Manager to join the team.
Raymond James Ltd. is one of Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high-quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.
Under the direction of the Manager, Transition Services, the Transition Assistant Manager plays a key role in supporting the successful onboarding of Financial Advisors.
This position combines operational oversight, team leadership, and hands-on execution to ensure transitions are managed efficiently and effectively.
The role also provides leadership support to the Transition Team and contributes to departmental strategy, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What will your role be responsible for?
Support direct oversight and day-to-day guidance of Transition Planners and Transition Administrators
Act as a mentor, coach, and escalation point for team members
Assist in performance management, development, and training of team staff
Help drive team engagement, productivity, and accountability
Oversee and actively participate in onboarding of Financial Advisors and Agents
Act as a primary point of contact for assigned transitions
Monitor transition progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior management
Coordinate and manage transition timelines, deliverables, and milestones
Customize transition plans based on individual advisor needs
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures related to compliance, operations, and technology
Maintain and improve transition processes, checklists, and reporting tools
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Analyze transition metrics and provide recommendations for improvement
Assist in managing departmental goals, projects, and initiatives
Support quality assurance and documentation accuracy throughout transitions
Act as a liaison between Financial Advisors and internal departments
Maintain ongoing communication with transitioning advisors and their teams
Coordinate advisor setup, including IT, office setup, and required approvals
Facilitate CIRO registration and insurance requirements
Contribute to departmental projects and cross-functional initiatives
Participate in presentations to prospective Financial Advisors during head office visits (HOV)
Assist in developing new training materials, tools, and systems
Support continuous improvement and innovation within the transition function
What can you expect from us?
Our most important investment is in people.
Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more!
We also support internal promotion and community involvement.
What do we expect from you?
To qualify for this opportunity, you possess:
5+ years in the Investment Brokerage or Financial Services Industry
College diploma or degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
Completion of the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Copilot)
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Prior leadership, supervisory, or assistant management experience
Experience with Dataphile and Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Strong understanding of Financial Advisor and Sales Assistant processes
Strong leadership and coaching capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proactive mindset with sound decision-making ability
Ability to work independently and within a team
Strong presentation and communication skills
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
We encourage 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
Salary Range: $90,000 - 100,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.
Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.
When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.
To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at recruitment@raymondjames.ca.
By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.
We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable.
These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they do not replace human decision-making.
About Raymond James Financial
Banking19500 employeesFounded 1962
Diversified financial services, wealth management, and investment banking firm.
