Green Card Registered Client Service Associate Jobs
Registered Client Service Associate jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the DOL, then file an I-140 petition with USCIS before you can adjust status to lawful permanent residence. EB-2 and EB-3 both apply depending on your degree and experience, and priority date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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Job Description Summary
Supports Financial advisors and their prospective and existing clients and other branch staff team members. Demonstrates effective communication skills across multiple platforms (phone, email, in-person, virtual), as well as the 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.
Job Summary
Celebrating more than 60 years of rich history and recognition for service and excellence in the Financial Services industry, Raymond James is seeking a dynamic Registered Client Service Associate who is a motivated, detail oriented and creative problem solver to join our growing team. This essential role helps to provide high quality/high touch critical administrative support to Financial Advisors, their prospective and existing clients and other branch staff team members. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills across multiple platforms (phone, email, in-person, virtual), as well as the 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. Come grow with us and see where a career at Raymond James could take you!
Responsibilities:
- Serves as first point of contact to service a high volume of daily interactions, including basic inquiries, providing quotes and scheduling of meetings, with prospective and existing clients on the phone, in-person, virtually and through mailings.
- Works both independently and within a dynamic team environment to provide crucial support to the financial advisors and branch office.
- Onboards new clients, opens new client accounts and researches client and security information using internal databases and other technologies.
- Ensures key client information and documentation is current with firm and industry requirements, rules and regulations.
- Processes and monitors the transfer of assets to ensure all assets and cost basis were successfully received.
- Monitors available cash awaiting investment, including running weekly cash and cash equivalent reports and contacting clients with investment opportunities to maximize returns.
- Reviews, assesses and responds to all corporate action items and client account alerts.
- Prepares financial reports, spreadsheets and other materials for client meetings.
- Inputs orders and rebalances portfolios on behalf of the Financial Advisors.
- Creates and maintains records and files utilizing Client Relationship Management (CRM) software.
- Assists Financial Advisors with marketing efforts including seminars and other client-facing events.
- Actively engages in available training/cross-training and educational and/or professional development opportunities to remain current on firm and industry policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills:
- Company’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
- Managed account platforms.
- General office practices, procedures, and methods.
- Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
- Financial markets, products and industry regulations.
- Trading terminology.
- Client Relationship Management (CRM) software, or similar contact management software.
- Goal planning software.
- Excel, including developing spreadsheets as needed and for ongoing reporting.
- Effective communication across multiple client interactive platforms (in-person, virtual, phone and mail).
- Operate standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Analyze and research account information.
- Organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment.
- Identify time sensitive items and assess competing priorities.
- Take initiative and proactively follow up on submitted items to ensure completion; resolve errors, questions or concerns.
- Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.
- Analyze problems and establish solutions in a fast paced environment.
- Use mathematics sufficient to process account and transaction information.
- Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels, in person and virtually.
- Work both independently and as part of a cohesive team.
- Provide a high level of customer service.
Education/Previous Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) or more years securities industry or related work experience preferred.
- OR ~
- An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
- SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
- Series 7 required.
- Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state.
Education
High School (HS) - Completed (Required)
Work Experience
General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
Certifications
s63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Salary Range
$55,000.00-$81,000.00
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Registered Client Service Associate
Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in financial services. Pull your credential evaluations and employment records before applying so you can answer sponsor employers' documentation questions immediately.
Search for employers with PERM filing history
Target brokerage firms and wealth management companies that have filed PERM applications for client service roles before. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your search on firms already comfortable with the process.
Check prevailing wage requirements before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for a Registered Client Service Associate in your metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your city before salary discussions so you know the minimum PERM will require.
Get your FINRA licenses documented early
Series 7, Series 66, or other FINRA licenses are often listed as requirements for this role. Gather your licensing history, continuing education records, and any state registrations now, since PERM recruitment requires the employer to advertise the actual minimum qualifications for the position.
Understand your priority date before accepting an offer
If you were born in India or China, ask the sponsoring employer to discuss your likely priority date and current cutoffs before you sign an offer. EB-3 backlogs for high-demand countries can extend the path to a green card significantly beyond the PERM and I-140 approval timeline.
Clarify AC21 portability terms with your sponsor
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm in writing with your employer that the sponsored job description will support portability if you need to change firms later.
Green Card Registered Client Service Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Registered Client Service Associate roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials. EB-2 fits candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in client services or financial advisory work. EB-3 covers professionals with a four-year degree or skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. The sponsoring employer selects the category and must document that the role's minimum requirements match the chosen classification in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 slots annually with a lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no lottery, but requires PERM labor certification filed with DOL, a prevailing wage determination, a formal recruitment test, and then an I-140 petition with USCIS. Priority date backlogs mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before filing an I-485, so the timeline is longer even though the outcome is permanent.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer for this job?
The employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign using specific advertising methods to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and document those efforts before filing the PERM application. For a Registered Client Service Associate role, the job description filed with DOL must accurately reflect the actual minimum requirements, including any FINRA licensing the position genuinely requires. Overstating requirements can jeopardize the application.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Registered Client Service Associate positions?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by role and location. Focus on larger broker-dealers, wirehouse firms, and registered investment advisers, since they process high volumes of sponsored hires and typically have established relationships with immigration counsel. Applying to firms that have completed PERM for similar roles before shortens the internal approval process significantly.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in the green card queue?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 job portability lets you move to the same or a similar occupation and retain your priority date. Separately, once your original employer's I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and you can request to carry over the earlier priority date, even if the original I-140 is later withdrawn. These are separate provisions with different triggering conditions.