Sr. Analyst, Operations Risk Management

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James in the United States seeks an analytical Risk Management professional to lead risk initiatives within the Operations division. You will analyze trends, deliver insights, and coordinate with auditors and regulators to strengthen controls.

You will collaborate across departments, support audits, and drive continuous improvement in risk practices while operating in a hybrid schedule with in-office days 3 per week at St. Petersburg, FL, or other locations.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven success managing risk projects independently.
• Deep understanding of risk frameworks (COSO, Basel II) and regulatory environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments, control reviews, and remediation efforts across Operations.
• Identify trends, monitor key metrics, and deliver reports to leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Act as a key liaison for risk-related matters across departments.
• Partner with auditors and process owners to evaluate controls and implement risk-based solutions.
• Influence senior leaders and drive continuous improvement in risk practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

COSO Basel II knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary Job Description

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds - flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week in one of the following locations: St. Petersburg, FL, Memphis, TN, or Southfield, MI.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and data-driven problem solver to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you'll lead risk initiatives, analyze trends, and deliver insights that shape decision-making across the Operations division. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, support audits and regulatory exams, and help drive a culture of risk awareness and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Risk Initiatives: Own and execute risk assessments, control reviews, and remediation efforts across Operations.
• Analyzing & Report: Identify trends, monitor key metrics, and deliver impactful reports to leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Act as a key liaison for risk-related matters, building strong relationships across departments.
• Support Compliance: Partner with auditors and process owners to evaluate controls and implement risk-based solutions.
• Drive Change: Influence senior leaders, support change initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement in risk practices.

What You Bring

• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven success managing risk projects and working independently.
• Deep understanding of risk frameworks (COSO, Basel II) and regulatory environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

Why You’ll Love It Here

High-impact role with visibility across the organization. Opportunity to shape risk strategy and influence decision-making. Collaborative, fast-paced environment with room to grow.

Licensing & Certifications

None required. FINRA SIE and Series 99 - Highly Preferred

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

• General Experience - 3 to 6 years
• Certifications Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
• Travel Less than 25%
• Workstyle Hybrid

Compensation

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.

Benefits

• 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)
• parental leave

Benefit Eligibility

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.

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.

Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch. Join our Talent Network to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you. 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.