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Raymondjames

Risk Analyst, RCS

Saint Petersburg, FL

Role Overview The Risk Analyst operates under the direct supervision of department leadership and supports the RIA & Custody Services Division by identifying, assessing, and communicating business ...

ATI Restoration LLC

Project Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

... RIA - Restoration Industry Association) Project Manager - Key Responsibilities: * The PM performs ... The PM will direct the efficient closure of the project and supervise the demobilization.

ATI Restoration, LLC

Project Manager

Tampa, FL

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Worky

Full-Stack Web Developer

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

This position reports directly to the Director of Network Partner Marketing. RESPONSIBILITIES ... our RIA clients demand * Support post‑launch enhancements including embedded media, updated ...

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What is a Director RIA?

A Director Ria is typically a high-level executive responsible for overseeing a specific department, program, or business unit within an organization named Ria, such as Ria Money Transfer. The role involves strategic planning, managing teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving business growth. Directors at this level are also responsible for setting goals, monitoring performance, and collaborating with other senior leaders to achieve organizational objectives. Their work often requires extensive experience in management, leadership, and the industry relevant to their organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director at RIA, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director at Ria, you generally need strong leadership abilities, strategic planning experience, and a solid background in financial services or money transfer operations, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with compliance systems, financial reporting tools, and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and cross-cultural collaboration skills help a Director stand out in this international setting. These qualifications and skills are vital to drive business growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and effectively lead diverse teams in the fast-paced remittance industry.

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A Director in Remittance and International Affairs often faces challenges such as navigating complex regulatory environments across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws, and adapting to rapidly evolving financial technologies. Building strong relationships with global partners and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of local and international regulations are essential for success. Effective Directors foster a culture of compliance, encourage open communication within their teams, and leverage technology to streamline operations and enhance security.

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Director, Wealth Strategy - Estate Planning

Mercer Advisors

Tampa, FL • On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Mercer Advisors rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.

Today, we serve over 42,800+ families across 110+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients' best interests — always.*

Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.

Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

Job Summary:

The Wealth Strategy team is part of our Wealth Solutions group, which is a dynamic team environment consisting of professionals dedicated to providing and implementing planning strategies for our high-net-worth clients. We are a collaborative and high-performing division focused on delivering sophisticated planning strategies to high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth families. As a Director, Wealth Strategy, you will leverage your estate planning and tax expertise to deepen relationships, support advisors, and drive new business growth.

Essential Job Functions will include:

  • Drives business development through leading prospective client meetings, presentations, and thought leadership publications.
  • Identify planning gaps, articulating value, and supporting regional vice presidents in closing new client relationships.
  • Meeting internally with wealth advisors, financial planners, other wealth management, and members of the Wealth Solutions group to review and maintain estate
  • Reviewing and summarizing existing estate planning documents, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance the client's overall planning structure
  • Answering general informational tax and estate planning questions from clients and advisor teams
  • Serving as an in-house resource in tax and estate planning to wealth management teams nationwide
  • Remaining current with related estate, trust, and tax legislation nationwide
  • Mentor and coach junior estate planning
  • Build and maintain strong referral networks with attorneys, CPAs, and centers of influence.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
  • Ability to interpret and convey complex estate planning topics to Wealth Management teams and clients.
  • 5-10 years legal experience in estate planning preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

Work Schedule: Daytime and evening hours as needed.

Working Conditions: Professional office environment. Requires travel, prolonged sitting and standing, and an assigned workstation. No heavy lifting over 20 lbs.

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 8/3/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors' incentive compensation programs.

Base Pay Range
$170,000—$200,000 USD

Benefits:

Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:

  • Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Life & AD Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
  • Kaiser Medical plans available in California
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
  • Two comprehensive Dental Plans
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
  • 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
  • Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
  • Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
  • Pet Insurance
  • Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

Mercer Advisors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Mercer Advisors participates in E-Verify and complies with federal employment eligibility verification requirements.

If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email PeopleTeam@merceradvisors.com. This inbox is for accommodation requests only.

For information about applicant rights, required employment notices, E-Verify participation, and state specific disclosures, please review our Applicant Notices and Employment Rights.

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