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.

ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Accelerated Development Program brings together top graduates in the field of Information Technology. This immersive program is a full-time opportunity designed to help you launch your professional career with Raymond James. You will work in a setting that promotes teamwork and inclusivity while you advance your skills in a specific fundamental discipline. An individualistic, tailored experience includes development workshops, hands-on projects, peer-to-peer and online education, mentorship, and skills-based training that provides the opportunity to acquire key professional competencies. This integrated approach of teaching will prepare you for roles within application development, business analysis, or information security, while also highlighting vital cornerstones on which the technology team successfully operates.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

The Application Development program track runs for twelve months. Learn a development discipline such as Front-End, Back-End, Database, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), COBOL, or Cloud technologies to create innovative solutions that have a direct influence on the lives of advisors, their clients, and associates around the globe. Upon completion of the program, work will continue with a development team.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or applicable degree demonstrating technical aptitude.
• Minimum of three months of software development experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Active participation/leadership in a professional, community or academic organization.
• Relevant internships and/or work experience in applicable school or industry organizations.
• Strong record of academic achievement and interest in Information Technology.
• JavaScript experience is highly preferred.

ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COMPETENCIES

• Analysis: Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions.
• Communication: Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Exercising Judgment and Decision Making: Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequence
• Technical and Professional Knowledge: Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Building Effective Relationships: Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Client Focus: Make internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships.

Licenses/Certifications:

None required.

Location

Hybrid position - St. Petersburg office

No travel required.

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.

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