2025 Summer Associate - SumRidge Compliance - Jersey City, NJ-2403949

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

SumRidge Partners LLC is a top ranked principal based fixed income market maker, specializing in high yield and investment grade corporate bonds, municipal bonds, institutional preferred securities and emerging market bonds. SumRidge Partners was formed in 2010 following the aftermath of the financial crisis and subsequent liquidity shortfall that occurred within fixed income trading; operating as a premier, electronic based fixed income market maker.

The compliance department is responsible for ensuring that the firm operates within legal and ethical standards, and in accordance with the company's policies and procedures. The compliance department creates and implements policies and procedures to help the company comply with regulations. It also identifies regulatory risks and provides advice.

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Seasonal Associate Job Summary

Under general supervision, the SumRidge Compliance Summer Associate uses knowledge and skills obtained through formal education and/or experience to work on specific projects within an assigned functional area. The summer associate 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. Routine contact with internal and external customers may be required to exchange basic information.

This is a temporary role.

Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week for a limited time, determined by department need.

Start Date: June 2, 2025

End Date: August 8, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with regulatory filings.
• Dealing with regulatory agencies and research regulations.
• Preparation and review of policies and procedures.
• Implementation of compliance programs/control frameworks.
• Analyzing and implementing existing and new regulations.
• Specified projects and varied assignments relating to the SumRidge Compliance Department.
• 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 of -

• Interest in financial markets and regulations.
• Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment.
• Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit.
• Microsoft Office Suites and other enterprise applications.

Skill in -

• Strong ability to multitask
• Demonstrate strong professional work ethic
• Basic understanding of Bloomberg and Microsoft Office.
• Operating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, required software applications.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Ability to -

• Be self-motivated and ambitious
• Willingness to volunteer and help others.
• 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

Education/Previous Experience -

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

Licenses/Certifications -

• None required.

Location - IN PERSON POSITION – Jersey City, NJ

No travel required.

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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.

Job: Accounting & Finance

Primary Location: US-NJ-Newark-Jersey City

Organization: RJF Corporate

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Salary Range: CO, CA, DC, HI, IL, NJ, NY, WA (based on Education, Work Experience, and Geographic Location) 25.00

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, the firm now has locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF