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Raymond James · 3 days ago

Operational Risk Professional

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Raymond James is a financial services firm, and they are seeking an Operational Risk Professional to assist in identifying and analyzing potential risks. The role involves reviewing money movement transaction requests, ensuring compliance with internal policies, and conducting verification calls with clients to mitigate risks.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Review incoming money movement requests (e.g., wires, external as well as internal transfers) for completeness and accuracy

Verify that all documentation and instructions are in good order and meet internal compliance and operational standards

Communicate with internal teams and external partners to clarify or resolve discrepancies in requests

Escalate any suspicious or non-compliant activity in accordance with internal procedures

Maintain accurate records of all reviewed transactions and decisions

Collaborate with compliance, operations, and client service teams to ensure seamless processing

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and help document standard operating procedures

Qualification

Fraud risk managementFinancial Services experienceBack-office systemsOrganizational skillsDetail orientationCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management skills

Required

Assist in identifying and analyzing potential risks, support the development of risk mitigation strategies, contribute to process reviews, gather and analyze risk-related data, and help create risk reports

Review all outgoing money movement transaction requests on behalf of end clients to ensure requests are in good order, comply with internal policies, and meet regulatory standards

Conduct verification calls with end clients to confirm transaction details and mitigate potential risks

Review incoming money movement requests (e.g., wires, external as well as internal transfers) for completeness and accuracy

Verify that all documentation and instructions are in good order and meet internal compliance and operational standards

Communicate with internal teams and external partners to clarify or resolve discrepancies in requests

Escalate any suspicious or non-compliant activity in accordance with internal procedures

Maintain accurate records of all reviewed transactions and decisions

Collaborate with compliance, operations, and client service teams to ensure seamless processing

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and help document standard operating procedures

Basic office practices, procedures and methods

Account types and industry operations in general

Back-office systems

Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills

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

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

Detail orientation to ensure quality standards are met without impairing workflow

Follow-up to ensure resolution and completion of tasks

Thrive in a fast-paced result driven culture, who is proactive and can work with a sense of urgency

Deliver a sense of ownership and should work in a team environment as well as independently, while providing accurate and detailed information

Learn quickly and adapt to deadlines

Identify misleading information during the verification process

Provide a high level of customer service in a calm, courteous and professional manner

Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

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

Use effective oral and written communication skills sufficient enough to communicate and interact effectively with Financial Advisors and branch associates

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

Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Minimum 2 years of experience in product management or fraud risk management

High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum of two (2) years of experience in the Financial Services industry

Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources

Bachelor's: Accounting, Bachelor's: Actuarial Science, Bachelor's: Applied Mathematics

General Experience - 4 to 6 months