**Raymond James Overview** **One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could** **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** The mission of IA is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The purpose of Raymond James’ Internal Audit (IA) department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve Raymond James’ operations. IA helps Raymond James accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. **Job Summary** As an independent contributor under general supervision, uses knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience, training and/or certification to conduct audits of assigned processes within a functional area.. Recommends improvements for internal audit processes and management’s controls. Resolves or recommends solutions to problems. **Responsibilities** + Supports audit activities including audit control design evaluation and operating testing effectiveness. + Performs validation of issue remediations. + Partners with colleagues, internal audit management, and stakeholders to evaluate the control environment and assist with audit planning. + Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of assigned business areas, its products, and supporting functions. + Stays up to date with evolving industry and regulatory changes impacting the business. + Produces quality deliverables in accordance with both department and professional standards, including project management requirements. + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** **Knowledge of** **–** + Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of auditing and risk assessment. + Fundamental concepts of financial markets, products, and/or Information Technology. + Fundamental concepts of finance, accounting, and/or Information Technology. + Operational risks and related controls of regulations. + Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment. + Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Skills **Skill in** **–** + Project management, including assisting with audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting. + Meet deadlines within budgeted hours.  + Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills.  + Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. + Written and verbal communication, including high quality workpapers. **Ability to** **–** + Demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and effectiveness under pressure and willingness to take personal accountability. + Work well individually and in teams to share information, support colleagues, and encourage participation. **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 degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems & Network Administration, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, 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. Skills: Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on achieving full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on acquiring, organizing, protecting and processing data to fulfill business objectives. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise. Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on conducting financial audits, identifying exceptions and developing specific solutions or recommendations. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on creating relevant, lucid and effective reports. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.