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Raymond James · 1 day ago

Alternative Investments Operations Analyst

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Raymond James is a financial services firm seeking an Alternative Investments Operations Analyst. The role involves operational support for alternative investment products, including new product onboarding and ongoing servicing, while also engaging with Financial Advisors and fund partners to troubleshoot service issues and improve operational efficiencies.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interact with Raymond James Financial Advisors, senior leadership within both PCG Investment Products and Private Client Group, and management at alternative investment fund partners to troubleshoot service issues including, but not limited to, new investments, commission payments, pricing, client statements, and redemptions

Learn and employ basic technological concepts (e.g., data structures and database design) in order to work with Information Technology professionals in implementing process improvement and risk mitigation projects

May help run the operational infrastructure of Raymond James proprietary hedge fund and private equity funds. In addition, the individual may support operational due diligence efforts on funds on the Raymond James platform

Engage Raymond James Financial Advisors, alternative investment Fund Sponsors, and many home office departments to holistically support all operational aspects of the Alternative Investment platform

Required to submit client investments to fund sponsors, conduct client suitability reviews on purchases, generate client trade confirms, update positions and valuations on client statements, pay Financial Advisor commissions, process redemptions, and maintain account performance details

Continually works with the Fund Sponsor to improve the Financial Advisor and client experience with respect to the investment

Evaluates opportunities to create efficiencies

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

Assists in orienting and training new team members

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Operational supportProcess improvementDue diligenceAdvanced ExcelClient servicingProject ManagementCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTime managementTeam collaborationAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of (3) three years' experience

An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training

SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied

Series 7 Or Series 99 or ability to obtain within one year

Basic office practices, procedures and methods

Basic accounting concepts

Due diligence or operations area at a hedge fund, private equity firm, institutional consultant, or broker dealer

Client disclosure concepts and client confirms

All MS Office applications including an ability to work with more advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and formulas

Complex SEC rules that define client accreditation standards

Basic database and technology concepts

Increasing effectiveness and efficiency of business processes through technology

Key internal and/or external contacts to request assistance from or utilize expertise

FINRA and SEC rules

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

Project Management

Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with detail and precision

Critical thinking and problem solving with limited supervisory guidance

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

Build solid, effective working relationships with others

Collaborate with IT to design, test, and implement projects

Coach others in the development of their skills

Execute instructions and request clarification when necessary

Provide courteous, timely service when addressing customer questions and concerns

Speak clearly and concisely

Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents

Constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines

Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

Promote team cohesiveness, cooperation, and effectiveness

Pay close attention to detail

Perform all functions with limited supervisory support and with a high level of accuracy

Multi-task, work in teams, self-motivate/take initiative, innovate, work independently, adapt, accept and lead change, meet deadlines

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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