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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.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a high-impact change analyst who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and executive influence. This role is not traditional project management. It is enterprise change management - structuring complex risk initiatives, aligning senior stakeholders, and driving execution on the firm's most visible priorities. You will partner directly with Risk leaders and regularly support executive-level conversations, translating complex risk insights into clear, actionable recommendations that shape decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
This is a unique opportunity to:
Work on cross-enterprise initiatives with direct exposure to senior leadership
Build executive presence through Board- and CRO-level communications
Develop deep expertise in enterprise risk strategy
Lead change that materially impacts how the firm operates
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and manage risk management projects through planning, execution, and completion, ensuring alignment with organizationalobjectivesand timelines.
Collaborate with business unit leaders and subject matter experts to define project requirements,identifyrisks, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Assistin preparing executive-level reports and presentations, translating complex risk insights into actionable recommendations for senior management and board audiences.
Conduct ongoing analysis of risk trends through business monitoring, risk assessments, and data-driven evaluations, supporting continuous improvement in risk management practices.
Partners with other groups within Risk Management to ensure delivery of a cohesive product.
Develops andmaintainsan in-depth understanding of business areas, their products, and supporting functions.
Monitor regulatory changes and market events, proactively assessing their impact on ongoing projects and risk priorities.
Support the development and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation, including status updates, key findings, and recommendations for process enhancements.
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with internal stakeholders,facilitatingeffective communication and collaboration across teams.
Assistinidentifyingand evaluating key controls, remediation activities, and risk management issues, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up.
Contribute to a culture of engagement, adaptability, and continuous learning within the risk management team.
Perform other duties as assigned,demonstratinginitiative and a commitment to professional growth.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Fundamental concepts, practices and proceduresofrisk management and risk assessment.
Fundamental concepts of financial markets and products.
Fundamental subjectexpertiseassociatedwith the area of responsibility.
Business planning, analysis, and reporting.
Skill in
Managing risk management projects through all phases, including proposal, planning, execution, and completion, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
Collaborating effectively with business unit leaders and subject matter experts to define requirements,identifyrisks, and develop mitigation strategies.
Preparing clear, concise, and impactful executive-level reports and presentations that translate complex risk data into actionable insights for senior management and board audiences.
Analyzing risk trends using business monitoring, risk assessments, and data-driven evaluations to support continuous improvement in risk management practices.
Building andmaintainingstrong relationships with internal stakeholders tofacilitateeffective communication and collaboration across teams.
Organizing andmaintainingcomprehensive project documentation, including status updates, key findings, and recommendations for process enhancements
Adapting to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and projectobjectives.
Demonstrating initiative, enthusiasm, and a commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change.
Intermediate to advancedknowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (Tableau,Qliketc.)
Interpersonal skills, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to
Attend todetail whilemaintaininga big picture orientation.
Gather information,identifylinkages and trends, and apply findings to assignments.
Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments withfrequentlychanging priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Meet tight deadlines within budgeted hours.
Read, interpret, and apply information from business periodicals and professional journals.
Work independently,demonstratinginitiative and critical thinking skills.
Providea high levelof customer service.
Establish andmaintaineffective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
Educational/ Previous Experience Requirements
Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT/EAD).
Bachelor's degreein a relatedfield with3-6years of related work experience.
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
Nonerequired.
Location
Hybrid position - St. Petersburg office
No travelrequired.
