Job Description
Department Overview:
Raymond James Financial is a Florida-based diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management.
The Supervision department partners closely with the business to proactively mitigate risk. Our department supports business units by managing activity/account reviews, product oversight, escalation/approvals and governance guided by specialized knowledge. Supervision is committed to supporting and protecting clients and the firm while preserving our culture, and adhering to our core values of client first, conservatism, independence and integrity.
At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.
Job Summary:
The Transformation & Strategy team uses knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience, specialized training and/or certification to manage multiple projects simultaneously, both large in size and broad in scope with an emphasis on data gathering, analysis and projections.
The ideal candidate will use extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience, or specialized training to support the broader Supervision and Transformation & Strategy team. The associate will partner with stakeholders across Supervision to support, define and implement high-quality, data-driven reporting, support strategic initiatives, and complete complex assignments.
Additionally, under general supervision, uses knowledge and skills to manage financial metrics and professionally report to management. Guidance is provided to perform varied reporting functions with responsibility for making non-routine decisions. Regular contact with senior management and other internal customers is required to identify, research, and resolve cost allocation issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Gathers data from various sources to perform trending analysis and other ad-hoc reporting.
- Accurately maintain models and prepare summary reports as requested.
- Support team to plan, develop, and execute initiatives in Supervision functions.
- Analyzes results and presents them in a business-friendly manner.
- May plan, assign, and collaborate with the work of other associates.
- Balances conflicting resource and priority demands.
- Assist with ad-hoc data inquiries and requests; conduct research/analysis and effectively communicate findings.
- Develops, prepares, presents, and maintains project plans including staffing requirements, cost estimates, and work breakdown structures and schedules.
- Leads departmental teams to provide job related input to ensure all relevant information is considered.
- Identifies costs and develops methodology for accurate allocation across the organization.
- Prepares management reports in a format that can be quickly reviewed by management.
- Prepares Supervision economic models to assist in advisor recruiting decisions.
- Reviews, evaluates and implements process improvements, as appropriate.
- Identifies potential impact of new departments, subsidiaries, products and other changes on job responsibilities.
- Coordinates with management on the presentation and preparation of internal management reports that can be quickly reviewed by management.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Concepts, practices, and procedures of project management.
- Concepts, principles, and procedures of securities industry and/or banking compliance or related fields.
- Advanced Financial Reporting concepts, practices and procedures.
- Basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- General office practices, procedures, and methods.
- General financial markets and products knowledge.
Skill in:
- Data analysis.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organization, planning, and time management.
- Advanced skills in Excel including knowledge of complex formulas and managing large data sets.
- Performing mathematical calculations.
- Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication as well as ability to create effective presentations.
Ability to:
- Organize, self-manage, and track multiple detailed projects and responsibilities with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Learn new software tools and systems thoroughly and efficiently.
- Lead meetings and contribute to team efforts by ensuring all relevant information is included in the outcomes.
- Implement changes to standard procedures when required by specific situations and circumstances.
- Work independently, make non-routine decisions and resolve moderately complex accounting problems.
- Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
- Balance conflicting resource and priority demands.
- Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.
- Work under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
- Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and writing, with all organizational levels.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A) in a related discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
- An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.
Licenses/Certifications:
Raymond James Guiding Behaviors
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.
Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member / , and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member / , are subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc.New York Stock Exchange SIPC FINRA SIPC
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