Transition Team Assistant Manager

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

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
• 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.

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

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
• 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: