VP of Mutual Fund Operations & Strategy

Raymond James; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Operations for Mutual Funds to lead account services, reconciliations, security setup, and trading. The role requires guiding large teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a high‑caliber financial services environment.

The position offers a hybrid work model with in-office days three per week at St. Petersburg, FL; Memphis, TN; or Southfield, MI, and a focus on strategic leadership, succession planning,

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in financial services operations.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost control skills.
• Experience aligning operations with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end mutual fund operations, including governance, trade settlement, and reconciliations.
• Partner with stakeholders to onboard new funds, ensure data integrity, and enforce regulatory compliance.
• Lead governance of platform readiness, fund setup, and corporate actions, optimizing efficiency and scale.
• Provide executive direction for projects and change portfolios with prioritised resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Budgeting

Financial Markets

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Education

High School

Job description

Raymond James is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Operations for Mutual Funds to lead account services, reconciliations, security setup, and trading. The role requires guiding large teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a high‑caliber financial services environment.

The position offers a hybrid work model with in-office days three per week at St. Petersburg, FL; Memphis, TN; or Southfield, MI, and a focus on strategic leadership, succession planning,