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Raymond James · 1 day ago

2026 Summer Associate - Internal Audit - SOX (St. Petersburg, FL)

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

0+ years exp

Raymond James is one of the largest independent financial services firms in the country, providing trusted advice and tailored strategies for individuals and institutions. The Summer Associate will assist the Internal Audit team in planning, testing, and reporting audits while gaining insight into audit and risk management concepts within the financial services industry.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support audit activities such as: assessing risk, testing and evaluating controls, and documenting work performed

Partner with colleagues and control owners to evaluate the existing control environment

Remain current with evolving regulatory changes and market events that impact the business

Develop an understanding of assigned business areas, financial products, and supporting functions

Perform data collection and analysis in compliance with audit program requirements to identify, analyze, and recommend changes to core business processes

Assist in analyzing control design reviews over assigned audit areas

Shadow associates performing operational effectiveness testing to validate controls

Identify, assess, and document control issues in assigned business processes

For SOX 404 compliance, test internal controls over financial reporting

Works independently on assigned projects and tasks, meeting all delivery deadlines

Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Financial markets knowledgeCore accounting principlesAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsWriting skillsCustomer serviceTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Current student pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Finance, Management Information Systems, or related field with a target graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a virtual/hybrid team

Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and effective under pressure

Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Provide a high level of customer service

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Knowledge of fundamental concepts of financial markets and products

Knowledge of core accounting principles

Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment

Knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit

Operating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, required software applications

General Experience - 4 to 6 months

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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