Registered Client Service Associate Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Registered Client Service Associate roles at U.S. wealth management and brokerage firms regularly sponsor H-1B visas for candidates with finance or business degrees. FINRA licensing requirements add a credential layer most visa guides overlook, so knowing how sponsorship and exam eligibility interact gives you a real edge.
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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 - 7 to 12 months
Certifications
s66 - Uniform Combined 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)
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Resident
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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Align your degree to specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. For this role, finance, economics, business administration, or accounting degrees map cleanly. A general liberal arts degree may draw an RFE, so document the connection explicitly in your resume and cover letter.
Pursue Series 7 eligibility before interviews
Many employers sponsor the Series 7 and Series 66 exams after hire, but FINRA requires firm sponsorship to sit. Confirm during screening whether a potential employer sponsors exam registration, since this affects your start timeline and probationary period under H-1B status.
Target RIA and custodian firms with LCA history
Registered investment advisers, custodians, and regional broker-dealers file LCAs for client-facing associate roles more consistently than smaller independent shops. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify which firms have certified positions matching this job title in your target metro.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter for Registered Client Service Associate openings on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this role. That lets you skip firms that post broadly but have never actually sponsored, saving weeks of outreach with no outcome.
Clarify cap-exempt status with your employer
Most brokerage and wealth management firms are cap-subject, meaning your H-1B petition enters the annual lottery. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, your new employer can file an H-1B transfer and you can start once USCIS receives the petition, without waiting for a new cap slot.
Prepare your LCA prevailing-wage documentation early
Your employer must certify through DOL that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC classification before negotiations so you know the wage floor and can flag any offer that could fail LCA certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types are realistic for a Registered Client Service Associate role?
H-1B is the most common path, since the role qualifies as a specialty occupation when backed by a relevant finance or business degree. F-1 students can use OPT or STEM OPT if the degree qualifies. TN visa is not applicable because Client Service Associate is not on the USMCA profession list. E-3 visa is available for Australian nationals with the right degree and a qualifying job offer.
Does a Registered Client Service Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation?
It can, but it isn't automatic. USCIS looks at whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Firms that position this role as requiring a finance, business, or economics degree are on stronger footing. Roles advertised with no degree requirement or with 'bachelor's preferred' language weaken the specialty occupation argument and risk an RFE.
How do FINRA licensing requirements affect my visa timeline?
FINRA exams like the Series 7 require employer sponsorship before you can sit the exam, so you can't complete them independently before starting. Many employers factor exam windows into onboarding timelines, which can overlap with H-1B processing periods. Confirm whether your employer schedules exam registration during the initial employment period or after a probationary threshold.
Where can I find employers who sponsor visas for this role?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for Registered Client Service Associate positions, so you can focus your applications on firms that have actually filed for this role type rather than guessing from job postings.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new brokerage firm without losing status?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start with a new employer once the new petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval. You'll need to ensure your new employer files the I-129 transfer petition before your current status expires. Any FINRA licenses you hold generally transfer with you, though your new firm must re-register you as an associated person before you resume licensed activity.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Registered Client Service Associate jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.