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Raymond James · 1 day ago

VP, Risk Data & Analytics

Buffalo-Niagara Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $250K/yr

12+ years exp

Raymond James is a financial services firm seeking a Vice President of Risk Data & Analytics. This role involves leading the development of data solutions and analytics to support risk management across various financial sectors, while also collaborating with multiple stakeholders to enhance risk measurement and reporting capabilities.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establish RJF Risk’s systems and data solutions to align with changing regulatory and business environments in an effort to minimize the firm’s risk exposure while balancing business concerns

Develop and maintain advanced risk analytics solutions to assess exposures in market, credit, collateral, and liquidity risk management. Work closely with risk and business teams to enhance methodologies for risk measurement and monitoring

Oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of dynamic data visualization tools and reports providing real-time insights into risk trends, including ad hoc reporting

Lead the evaluation, replacement, selection, and implementation of vendor tooling across Risk (Financial and Non-financial), in partnership with RJF Technology

Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand data and reporting requirements and serve as an executor on designing and building high-quality data solutions, including detailed end-to-end documentation of solution

Develop a deep understanding of Raymond James Financial’s technology stack including, but not limited to data sources and storage, systems/data architecture, vendor tools, and the orchestration opportunities across the broader Risk technology ecosystem

Implement a comprehensive risk data strategy that ensures high-quality, consistent, and well-governed data across the risk organization

Ensure accurate and timely regulatory risk reporting and interface with regulatory bodies on data-related matters as required

Service provider approach that fosters collaboration and demonstrates a team player mentality

Recruits, trains, mentors and manages staff, identifies training needs and creates development plans

Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualification

Risk managementData analyticsPythonSQLFinancial regulationsData visualizationAgile project managementCross-functional collaborationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year College or university or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related fields

Twelve (12) or more years' experience supporting technical teams Risk Management, enterprise technology and/or analytics in financial services, banking, asset management, FinTech, or consulting OR any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training

Strong understanding of risk-related regulatory requirements (e.g., OCC, FRB, FDIC, SEC, FINRA) and ability to apply data analytics to risk reporting and risk mitigation

Knowledge of Federal Reserve, OCC, FINRA, SEC, and other relevant regulatory guidance

Experienced in the implementation of new technologies and systems to enhance risk management capabilities. Toolsets could include: Python, (Pandas, statsmodel, plotly etc.) SQL, Alteryx, Qlik, Tableau, Domo, PowerBI, Github, Data Build Tool (dbt), Model Op, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Redshift, Confluence, Azure DevOps

Financial markets, products, financial advisory function, and investment process

Experienced in facilitating cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment of risk management objectives with overall business goals

Experience providing requirements to technical teams (e.g., developers, program managers, data analysts, etc.) tasked with delivering RJF Risk technology transformation initiatives

Concepts, principles, and best practices of agile project/program management

Skill in preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations

Demonstrating strong communication skills in all aspects of role that influence individuals outside of his or her span of control

Articulating technical concepts in a way that is widely consumable and understood by non-technologists and senior leaders

Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience multitasking and managing multiple projects and short timelines

Ability to channel a genuine love of technology and a passion for data toward innovative technical solutions that protect Raymond James and its clients

Build strong working relationships with staff, stakeholders, and senior management

Navigate competing priorities in a rapidly changing landscape leveraging software/tools

Capable of context switching from technical analysis to program management and execution

Analyze problem/situation to determine needs, wants, and goals

Identify and lead project teams, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating project activities

Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed

Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation

Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels

Keep all appropriate parties updated on decisions, changes, and other relevant information