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 2025 internship program, you must be a junior or senior standing candidate pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in a Business-related field with a graduate date of May/June 2026. 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

Our organization’s mission is to maximize RJF’s ability to achieve its business objectives by creating a comprehensive approach to anticipate, identify, prioritize, and manage all material risks to business objectives.

Risk organization covers both financial and non-financial risk management activities which include Enterprise Risk Management / Operational Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, Supplier Risk Management, Model Risk Management, Securities Reviews, Product Risk Management, Financial Risk Reporting, Loan Review, Market Risk Management, and Counterparty Risk Management

Job Summary

Under general supervision, uses skills gained through training and experience to assist with specific projects within an assigned functional area for a specified period of time. The intern will participate in projects with significant scope and impact and provide assistance in areas of change management (e.g. new or enhanced enterprise or operational risk management programs, project management, research etc.) and business as usual execution of current risk programs. 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.

Internship Length: 10 weeks

Start Date: June 2, 2025

End Date: August 8, 2025

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, up to 40 hours per week

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the Enterprise Risk teams comply with relevant Raymond James policies, operating procedures and other requirements through ongoing monitoring and review of the Enterprise Risk Governance framework
• Help implement process improvements and efficiencies across the Risk department
• Gain knowledge around change management activities (e.g. project management, vendor management and regulatory changes).
• Develop and maintain metrics and reports to summarize and explain risk assessment results to relevant Senior Management and other key stakeholder groups
• Responsible for special projects, reports, training and/or presentations to communicate program updates as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, practices, and procedures of securities industry and/or banking compliance reviews.
• Experience developing processes and procedures.
• Fundamental investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
• Financial markets and products.

Skill in:

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Planning and scheduling work to meet regulatory organizational requirements.
• Knowledge of Project management principles and best practices
• Preparing oral and/or written reports and presentations.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.
• Analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems, analyze large amounts of data and execute on solutions.

Ability to:

• Implement solutions, working with various internal business units throughout Raymond James.
• Optimize work processes, multi-task and handle multiple projects with demonstrated follow-through.
• Work under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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).
• Must be currently pursuing a bachelors degree in in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or any other related College of Business major with expected graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026.
• 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.

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