2024 Summer - Product Marketing Seasonal Associate (Memphis, TN)
Description
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
Our department is a dynamic and integral part of the Trading Desk, specializing in the marketing of a wide array of fixed-income products. We are responsible for creating standardized marketing materials, known as “tear sheets”, for our diverse product portfolio, which includes Munis, MBS, CMO, ARM, SBAP, SBIC, FNMA DUS, CLOs, and more.
Our team is dedicated to educating our clients, which range from banks and credit unions to insurance companies, money managers, trust departments, and municipalities. We provide them with intuitive and informative marketing pieces on the products we sell, supporting the sales process and enhancing client relationships.
In addition to our marketing responsibilities, we are also spearheading the development of a new CRM system. This system is designed to improve our sales and trading operations by providing touch points for our accounts and enabling the sales force to provide data in a standardized format. This data can then be utilized by the trade desk and strategists to generate sales ideas and opportunities.
Our department is characterized by its commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and the success of our trading operations. We strive to increase sales opportunities, enhance client relationships, and improve the efficiency of our trading desk operations. Our ongoing CRM development project is a testament to our dedication to these goals. We are excited about the potential of this new system to further enhance our value to the company and contribute to its overall success.
Seasonal Associate Job Summary
The Product Marketing Seasonal Associate will play a crucial role in the development of our new CRM system. This individual will be responsible for coordinating with various departments, including marketing, sales, strategy, and trading, to gather input and ensure the CRM system is tailored to meet our specific needs.
Key responsibilities include:
This role requires creativity, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with various teams. The seasonal associate will contribute significantly to our team by helping to enhance our sales and trading operations through the development of an effective CRM system. This will ultimately lead to increased sales opportunities and improved efficiency in our trading desk operations. The success of this role will be measured by the usability and effectiveness of the CRM system and its impact on our sales and trading operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to gain hands-on experience in product marketing within a dynamic trading environment.
Under general supervision, the seasonal associate uses knowledge and skills obtained through formal education and/or experience to work on specific projects within an assigned functional area. The seasonal 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 40 hours per week for a limited time, determined by department need.
Start Date: June 3, 2024
End Date: July 19, 2024
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Location
Hybrid position – Memphis office
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