Advisor, Internal Audit

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance and

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks an experienced internal auditor to conduct audits of limited scope under supervision. You will develop risk profiles, assess controls, and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues, clients, and control community members to evaluate the control environment. Responsibilities include leading risk assessments, audit testing, documenting work papers, and ensuring issue closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting required.
• 2+ years in financial services or auditing recommended.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support audit activities including risk assessments, testing, control evaluation and issue follow-up.
• Evaluate control environments and recommend improvements.
• Stay current with evolving regulatory changes and market events.
• Perform data collection and analysis to identify changes to core processes.
• Prepare written recommendations and deliver oral presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Job description

Job Description Summary Under general supervision, uses knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience, training and/or certification to conduct audits of limited scope and complexity. Develops risk profiles of assigned processes within a functional area. Recommends process improvements for internal audit processes and procedures to improve internal controls. Guidance is provided to perform varied work that is difficult in nature and requires some evaluation, originality and ingenuity to make moderately complex decisions. Resolves or recommends solutions to complex problems. Results are evaluated at agreed upon milestones for effectiveness. Maintains regular contact with internal and external customers to identify research and resolve problems.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Lead and support audit activities such as risk assessments, audit testing, control evaluation, work paper documentation, follow-up and issue closure verification.
• Partner with colleagues, clients and control community members to evaluate the control environment.
• Make recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Stay up-to-date with evolving regulatory changes and market events that impact the business.
• Perform ongoing analysis of risk trends through business monitoring and audit coverage execution.
• Partner with other groups within Audit to ensure complete coverage to deliver an integrated audit program.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas, financial products, and supporting functions.
• Perform continuous monitoring of various business groups.
• Perform data collection and analysis in compliance with audit program requirements to identify, analyze and recommend changes to core business processes.
• Assist in performing design reviews over assigned audit areas to identify key controls.
• Independently perform tests of operational effectiveness to validate controls.
• Identify, review, assess and document risk management and control issues of assigned business processes.
• Assist with the preparation of written recommendations regarding the effectiveness of assigned business processes.
• Prepare follow-up plans to ensure aforementioned recommendations are addressed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of auditing and risk assessment.
• Fundamental concepts of financial markets and products.
• Fundamental concepts of finance and accounting.
• Understanding of operational risks and related controls of regulations.
• Works well individually and in a team. Shares information supports colleagues and encourages participation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to Senior Management.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically.
• Proven ability to multi task, complete projects on time and within a budget, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and effective under pressure.
• Planning, organizing and conducting audits.
• Identifying key business processes.
• Identifying and documenting risk management issues.
• Testing key controls within business processes.
• Preparing written reports and delivering oral presentations.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the financial services industry.
• ~or~
• Any equivalent combination of education, training or experience approved by Human Resources.

Education Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance Work Experience General Experience - 13 months to 3 years Certifications Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance and accident insurance
• Disability benefits
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

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, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well‑being. We’re committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren’t mutually exclusive. As an established but ever‑evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide‑ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people‑first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.