**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. **Job Summary** Under direct supervision, uses knowledge and skills, obtained through education and/or experience, training and/or certification, to conduct risk management activities of limited scope and complexity and develop risk profiles in assigned processes within a functional area. Recommends process improvements for departmental and business unit processes and procedures to improve internal controls and mitigation strategies. Guidance is provided to perform varied work that is difficult in character requiring some evaluation, originality and ingenuity to make decisions. Resolves or recommends solutions to problems. Results are evaluated at agreed upon milestones for effectiveness. Routine contact with internal and external customers is required to identify, research and resolve problems. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Supports ongoing risk management consulting activities for assigned area of responsibility in accordance with internal standards, relevant government statutes and regulations. + Partners with colleagues and business process owners to evaluate the control environment and develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls and mitigation strategies. + Stays up-to-date with evolving regulatory changes and market events impacting the business. + Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions. + Performs data collection and analysis in compliance with program requirements to assist in identifying, analyzing and recommending changes to core business processes to minimize risk. + Assists in performing reviews for assigned areas to identify key controls and mitigation strategies. + Performs evaluations of key controls or remediation activities. + Identifies, reviews, assesses and documents risk management and control issues in assigned business processes. + Assists in preparing written reports and recommendations on the effectiveness of assigned business processes and risk mitigation activities. + Builds and maintains key relationships with stakeholders demonstrating a culture of engagement and assistance. + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** **Knowledge of** + Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of risk management. + Fundamental concepts of financial markets and products. **Skill in** + Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of management. + Strong analytical skills, particularly with regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness. + Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure. + Proven ability to manage time and deliver against deadlines. **Ability to** + Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation. + Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments. + Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate. + Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. + Meet tight deadlines within budgeted hours. + Work independently, demonstrating initiative and problem solving skills. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. + Provide a high level of customer service. **Education/Previous Experience** + Bachelor’s Degree + OR ~ + Any equivalent combination of education, training or experience approved by Human Resources. **Licenses/Certifications** + None Required **Travel** **Travel Required:** No **Location:** St. Petersburg, FL