Senior Advisor, GEIB Compliance

Raymond James; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James seeks a securities industry compliance professional to support the design, implementation and supervision of a comprehensive compliance program with focus on Equity Research and Investment Banking.

You will work across business lines, develop tactical plans, advise stakeholders, and contribute to risk reviews, monitoring, and regulatory submissions while ensuring timely reporting and escalation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the financial services industry, compliance, or risk management.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
• None Required.
• Additional licenses/certifications demonstrating knowledge/expertise in industry regulation and concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and maintenance of compliance programs, systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Contributes to the design, implementation and execution of a comprehensive risk-based monitoring and testing program across all applicable policies and procedures.
• Provision of both written and oral advice to a broad range of stakeholders by applying subject matter expertise, identifying risk considerations as appropriate.
• Involvement in risk reviews, audits, examinations, due diligence, and regulatory change processes.
• Fostering positive business relationships with stakeholders across the firm.
• Preparation of reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions
• Provision of training to coverage areas as required
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Compliance program design

Regulatory knowledge (SEC, FINRA)

Risk assessment

Stakeholder advisory

Report writing

Training delivery

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general direction, uses knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience, specialized training and/or certification in securities industry compliance to support the design, implementation and supervision of a comprehensive compliance program with focus on Equity Research and Investment Banking matters. The role involves exposure to all business lines in the development and execution of all aspects of the Compliance program. Contributes to strategic direction, develops tactical plans and completes assignments with a substantial degree of autonomy while ensuring timely and comprehensive reporting and escalation of issues.

Job Description Summary

Under general direction, uses knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience, specialized training and/or certification in securities industry compliance to support the design, implementation and supervision of a comprehensive compliance program with focus on Equity Research and Investment Banking matters. The role involves exposure to all business lines in the development and execution of all aspects of the Compliance program. Contributes to strategic direction, develops tactical plans and completes assignments with a substantial degree of autonomy while ensuring timely and comprehensive reporting and escalation of issues.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and maintenance of compliance programs, systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Contributes to the design, implementation and execution of a comprehensive risk-based monitoring and testing program across all applicable policies and procedures.
• Provision of both written and oral advice to a broad range of stakeholders by applying subject matter expertise, identifying risk considerations as appropriate.
• Involvement in risk reviews, audits, examinations, due diligence, and regulatory change processes.
• Fostering positive business relationships with stakeholders across the firm.
• Preparation of reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions
• Provision of training to coverage areas as required
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Concepts, practices, and procedures of securities industry compliance, including three-lines of defense model, information barriers, and the management of conflicts of interest.
• Relevant rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC); Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) specifically Rules 5100 (corporate finance), 2241 (conflicts of interest and research), 2210 (communications with the public, 3110 (supervision), 1220 (registration rules), Securities Act – Section 5, SEC Rules 138/139, Reg AC, Reg M.
• Financial markets and products, in particular research products and investment banking transactions structures and processes.

Skill In

• Assimilating information and identifying relevant considerations for analysis.
• Determining and applying relevant regulation, policies and procedures to ascertain obligations.
• Provision of accurate and timely advice to stakeholders.
• Conducting inquiries and investigations.
• Written and verbal communications skills sufficient to professionally address a wide and varied audience both internally and externally.
• Preparing both oral and written reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions.
• Project management skills and experience sufficient to successfully complete long and short-term projects.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability To

• Work under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently, manage those delegated; and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Establish and communicate clear directions and priorities.
• Recognize when issues need escalated.
• Continue to develop both technical skills and subject matter expertise through training.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment to resolve problem.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the financial services industry, compliance, or risk management.

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications

• None Required.
• Additional licenses/certifications demonstrating the candidate’s knowledge/expertise in industry regulation and concepts preferred.

Salary Range

$75,000.00-$90,000.00

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. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

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.

We Expect Our Associates At All Levels To

• 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

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.