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Raymond James · 1 day ago

Risk Director, RJ Trust/RJTC New Hampshire

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

Raymond James is seeking a strategic and experienced Risk Management Director to lead second line of defense risk oversight for RJ Trust and RJ Trust Company of New Hampshire. This role involves building and executing a comprehensive risk oversight program and working closely with business leaders and control partners to manage risks effectively.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of second line risk oversight for RJ Trust and RJ Trust Company of New Hampshire

Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to senior leaders, providing credible challenge and guidance on risk-related matters

Design and implement risk frameworks, policies, and procedures that align with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations

Review and challenge processes to ensure key risks are mitigated with appropriate documentation and controls in place

Represent the risk function in regulatory exams, audits, and internal governance forums

Monitor and report on risk exposures, trends, and control effectiveness; ensure timely escalation and recommend mitigation strategies to resolve issues

Collaborate with peer risk leaders to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to risk management

Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and auditors

Support the strategic planning process by identifying and modeling risk scenarios and advising on risk appetite

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Risk management practicesTrustFiduciary servicesRegulatory expectationsOperational risk controlsData analysisStrategic thinkingCoachingInfluencing skillsConsensus buildingCritical thinkingMentoringCommunication skillsTeam leadershipProblem solvingCreativity

Required

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) and a minimum of seven (7) to 10 years of experience in a related field, or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources

Knowledge of trust and fiduciary services operations, regulations, and risk exposures

Knowledge of risk management practices, methodologies, and internal control concepts

Knowledge of financial markets, banking, and investment products

Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry best practices

Skill in strategic thinking and influencing senior leadership

Skill in communicating complex risk issues clearly and persuasively

Skill in designing and implementing operational risk controls and frameworks

Skill in managing cross-functional initiatives

Skill in analyzing data and identifying trends to inform decision-making

Skill in critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity

Ability to lead and inspire teams across functional boundaries

Ability to translate strategy into actionable risk programs