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.

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 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 standing candidate pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with a graduate date of May 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

The AdvisorChoice Consulting department is the growth engine of the Raymond James Private Client Group and responsible for recruiting successful financial advisors to all divisions at the firm. This takes a detailed and coordinated effort between internal departments as well as external partners in order to be successful. In an extremely competitive environment, we need to continually improve our offering to stay ahead of competition.

PCG is the largest segment within Raymond James supporting financial advisors who provide financial planning, investment advisory and securities transaction services to their clients. The ideal candidate is excited to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of individuals including financial advisors, internal partner departments and senior leadership.

This role calls for someone interested in the strategic growth of the firm specifically by recruiting financial advisors. The candidate should be detail-oriented and willing to handle a variety of tasks such as conducting research on existing processes and workflows across divisions now supported by PCG. Such processes include initial advisor due diligence, firm due diligence, and other recruiting processes.

Job Summary

The summer Internship position will support and contribute to enhancements to the recruiting infrastructure for Raymond James PCG. This position will assist in the documentation and testing of critical onboarding processes and workflows as well as execution of operational and administrative responsibilities.

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

• Research and document existing recruiting processes from RJA, RJFS ICD, Corporate RIA and FID.

• Partner with Leadership to identify enhancement opportunities in the recruiting processes.

• Review documentation of new/existing processes to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Update existing procedural documentation when applicable.

• Analyze the current Transition Assistance Approval workflow to identify roadblocks.

• Specific projects and varied assignments.

• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of -

• Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment.

• Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit.

Skill in -

• Operating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, required software applications.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

• Familiarity with collaboration tools as well as project management software.

Ability to -

• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Provide a high level of customer service.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Junior standing pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, finance, 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, FL

• 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