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Raymond James · 3 days ago

Structured Investments Trading & Operations Analyst

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Raymond James is a financial services company that specializes in structured investments. The Structured Investments Trading & Operations Analyst will facilitate operational and trading functions, support financial advisors, and ensure timely execution of trades while managing risks and improving processes.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops deep trading and operational expertise on structured investments in order to holistically support the RJ SI platform, and the financial advisors and clients who use it

Provides best-in-class financial advisor service through inbound phone coverage and emails regarding RJ SI trading, suitability, product education, and other departmental items

Provides balanced education on all products on the RJ SI Platform in a manner consistent with the conservative nature of the firm, and escalates advisor or client questions to other team members or Management as appropriate

Manages pricing and trade execution for the RJ SI Platform with various counterparties and works quickly and accurately to ensure best execution is met for Financial Advisors and clients

Monitors and maintains incoming order flow, trade blotters, trading inventories, daily reports, and error accounts to mitigate risk to financial advisors, clients, and the firm

Proactively addresses trade issues to resolution with effective communication around corrective measures to Management and other parties as appropriate

Responsible for position setup, pre-trade suitability review, and other administrative duties related to operations and trading support for the RJ SI platform

Evaluates department processes and technology systems frequently and works with Management, external partners, other RJ departments, and the entire SI team to streamline inefficiencies and introduce new business practices/processes or improvements

Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with other SI team members, Management, and internal/external counterparts

Assists with more complex in research and investigation. May prepare analysis of information

Manages multiple tasks effectively by balancing high productivity with excellent accuracy and service quality

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Structured InvestmentsFinancial marketsTrading systemsFINRA Series 7 licenseMS Office ApplicationsCustomer ServiceProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganization skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year of financial services experience

Existing (or an ability to quickly acquire) knowledge required to appropriately support the Structured Investments trading and operations platform

FINRA Series 7 license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months

Principles of banking, finance, and securities industry operations

Financial markets, and products, specifically Structured Investments (Market-Linked Notes and Market-Linked CDs)

Industry regulations related to trading activities, and advanced concepts of Listed and OTC Agency Trading

Basic database and technology concepts

Trading systems and financial terminology

MS Office Applications, Bloomberg concepts and functions, and back-office applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High level of Customer Service

Organization and time management sufficient to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

Problem solving sufficient to effectively analyze, research and resolve inquiries and issues in a timely manner

Intermediate financial markets and products

Providing comprehensive and objective analysis

Handling a high volume phone system

Ability to represent the company in a highly professional manner

Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage tasks and projects to complete work efficiently

Ability to partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels to accomplish objectives and convince others to accept ideas or goals

Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities

Ability to learn other applications, software and data visualization tools required to produce reports and analysis, and maintain spreadsheets and databases

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organizations

Ability to work well both independently and within a team in order to support all levels of the business

Ability to exhibit ownership, initiative, and self-direction when performing tasks

Ability to incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes (without organizational authority)

Ability to interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate

Company

Raymond James

Raymond James provides a range of investment banking services focused on the telecommunications and communications sectors.

Founded in 1962

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.raymondjames.com

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