2025 Summer Associate - Compliance (St. Petersburg, FL)

Description

Raymond James Overview

One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could be the place you build a career beyond your expectations.

Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a 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.

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.

We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Department Overview

Raymond James Compliance ensures adherence to all rules, regulations, policies and standards that govern the firm and the securities industry. Positions in Compliance cover a wide range of roles such as auditing and educating branches, anti-money laundering review, responding to complaint and regulatory inquiries, establishing and monitoring control mechanisms, and registering firm representatives. 

S ummer Associate Job Summary

Under general supervision, uses skills gained through training and experience to assist with specific projects within an assigned Compliance function. Follows established procedures to perform tasks and receives general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and varied complexity. Some judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes and techniques to apply to more complex assignments. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to a higher level. Routine contact with internal and external customers may be required to exchange basic information.

Compliance functions include: Regulatory Change and Emerging Risk Management, Global, Data Privacy & Protection, Fixed Income Compliance, Surveillance, Raymond James Bank Compliance, Equity Trading Desk Compliance, Global Equities and Investment Banking Compliance.

This is a temporary role.

Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week for a limited time, determined by department need.

Start Date: June 2, 2025

End Date: August 8, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides support and guidance for compliance efforts within an assigned business entitycompliance function.

• Assists in overseeing compliance program(s) for an assigned business entity to ensure compliance processes and procedures are integrated and aligned with business processes.

• Assists in researching compliance issues.

• Making rule-based and analytical decisions.

• Works independently on assigned projects and tasks, meeting all delivery deadlines.

• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge o f

• Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment.

• Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit.

Skill in

• Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations.

• Researching issues.

• Gathering information and preparing oral and written reports.

• Operating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, required software applications.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a virtual/hybrid team.

Ability to

• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.

• 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.

• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Provide a high level of customer service.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Educational/ Previous Experience Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or any related business major.

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications

• None required.

Location

Hybrid position - St. Petersburg office

• No travelrequired.

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Job: Auditing & Compliance

Primary Location: US-FL-St. Petersburg-Saint Petersburg

Organization RJFS Compliance

Schedule Full-time

Job Shift Day Job

Req ID: 2403961