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.
Internship Program Overview
Raymond James is the place where good people grow and nowhere is that better demonstrated than in our internship program. During the 10-week immersive experience, you will engage with and implement the firm's core values through our five guiding behaviors. Featuring a comprehensive orientation, onsite and remote training sessions in professional development, networking events, a speaker series, and volunteer opportunities, you will be equipped with knowledge of the business and culture to help you build relationships and develop skillsets for the internship and your future.
To be eligible for the summer 2026 internship program, you must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in human resources or related field with a graduate date of May 2027. Most positions are based in St. Petersburg with other available locations depending on company need.
Candidates who successfully complete the internship program have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role at Raymond James after graduation.
Department Overview
The Human Resources Department enhances organizational performance by offering our business and associates a platform of services to attract, develop, reward and retain talent.?The Raymond James Human Resources team is looking for dynamic and motivated self-starters currently studying HR or other related disciplines to participate our 2026 internship program.
Job Summary
If you have a knack for problem solving and you enjoy brainstorming creative ideas and consulting, the Human Resources (HR) internship is a great opportunity for you. As an HR intern, you should be a strong team player, who can build strong cross-functional relationships. You will be responsible for working with leadership teams to manage process improvement projects, including communication and change management. You will be assigned to varying projects and initiatives for both business clients and the internal Human Resources team.
We are looking for curious and creative mindsets with an enthusiasm to learn about the wide range of roles within HR. A strong candidate for the HR internship will have good communication, critical thinking, and organization and customer service skills. Additionally, we are looking for interns who want to learn how to help others to leverage workforce-based information to enable better decision-making, and who demonstrate curiosity about information and data.
Potential areas of placement:
HR Service Center
HR Service Center Advisors help HR with all services, processes, records, and reporting. Helping support data-driven insights to help our leaders plan for successes in the business.
HR Business Partner
HR Business Partners are the liaisons between the business and the HR function and support the business?in the development, management and implementation of HR strategy and solutions.?
Talent Acquisition
Talent Advisors manage, evaluate, and recommend improvements to the entire recruitment function and process with a focus on improving the timeliness and qualify customer service while also translating business strategy into work programs and processes.
Organization, Talent & Development
This team is responsible for developing processes to support the firm's education administration, providing recommendations to drive greater logistical efficiency and program coordination effectiveness.
Product Management
This team focuses on delivering data-driven insights, which enable leaders to proactively plan their talent needs, evaluate the effectiveness of their workforce attraction, development, and engagement initiatives, identify past and future trends, and make informed human capital decisions that will drive ongoing success of the business.?
Total Rewards
This team is responsible for the overall design, implementation, and communication of compensation and benefit programs, policies and procedures that support the company's business objectives. Associates collaborate by developing and implementing compensation programs and practices, inclusive of long-term incentive and stock option/RSU programs, rewards and recognition programs, sales incentive programs and the ongoing evaluation and continual improvement of existing programs.
Internship Length :10 weeks
Start Date: June 1 , 2026
End Date: August 7 , 2026
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, ~40 hours per week
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists team with specific projects and participates in functional and cross-functional initiatives
Creates reports utilizing HR metrics and conducts analytics on human capital data for trend identification
Maintains and compiles reports from databases as needed
Participates in all department staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars
Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Company's working structure, policies, mission, and strategies
Principles, practices, and procedures of human resources administration associated with employment; compensation and classification; and employee development
Broad knowledge of all functions that reside under the HR umbrella
Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment
Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit
Skill in
Excellent interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills
Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, formulas, charts, filters)
Strong organization & timeline management skills
Delivering clear and effective presentations
Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and writing, with all organizational levels
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a professional office environment
Operating standard office equipment's and using, or have the ability to learn, required software applications
Beneficial, but not required: SQL
Ability to
Commitment to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact, discretion, and integrity
Ability to think globally, creatively, and to be innovative
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Educational/Previous Experience
Current rising senior studying human resources, organizational psychology, business, or related field
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
Licenses/Certifications
None required.
Location
Hybrid position - St. Petersburg office
No travel required.
