Raymond James · 6 hours ago
Team Lead/Specialist - Mutual Fund Security Setup Team | Southfield, MI
Southfield, Michigan - United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expRaymond James is a financial services firm seeking a motivated Team Lead/Specialist for their Mutual Fund Security Setup Team. This role is critical for maintaining the firm's Mutual Fund security master, ensuring accurate setup, updates, and data integrity across all impacted business lines while providing leadership development opportunities.
BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management
Responsibilities
Serve as the initial escalation point for day‑to‑day operational questions or issues
Provide peer coaching and support to enhance team performance and operational consistency
Actively participate in interviewing and talent selection
Model ownership, accountability, and operational excellence
Reviews, interprets and applies incoming correspondences from various fund families related to the update and maintenance of mutual fund product characteristics as well as fund family rules and trading requirements
Performs a variety of operational procedures within the department, related to the update and maintenance of mutual fund product characteristics as well as fund family rules and requirements including but not limited to new fund set up, fund maintenance, fund trading restrictions and Corporate Actions (mergers, liquidations)
Monitors and reviews the daily workflow to ensure the correct use of applications and compliance with established procedures
Prepares various forms of written communication in regards to fund updates to both internal and external audiences
Provide operational support by performing a range of routine activities using existing systems and protocols
Produce, update, and provide best practice support on a wide range of Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems
Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports
Create a local document management system for an office or department
Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization and contribute to the management of the partnering relationship, delivering high-quality professional services within established routines or as part of an agreed project
Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents
Use data management systems to access specific information as and when required
Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Qualification
Required
High School (HS) (Required)
General Experience - 7 to 12 months
Go‑getter attitude with a drive to take initiative
Proactive work style with strong follow-through and accountability
Inquisitive learner who seeks to understand how their work impacts broader firm processes
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage long-cycle tasks
Commitment to developing leadership capabilities and pursuing FINRA SIE certification and other licensing in the future
Serve as the initial escalation point for day‑to‑day operational questions or issues
Provide peer coaching and support to enhance team performance and operational consistency
Actively participate in interviewing and talent selection
Model ownership, accountability, and operational excellence
Reviews, interprets and applies incoming correspondences from various fund families related to the update and maintenance of mutual fund product characteristics as well as fund family rules and trading requirements
Performs a variety of operational procedures within the department, related to the update and maintenance of mutual fund product characteristics as well as fund family rules and requirements including but not limited to new fund set up, fund maintenance, fund trading restrictions and Corporate Actions (mergers, liquidations)
Monitors and reviews the daily workflow to ensure the correct use of applications and compliance with established procedures
Prepares various forms of written communication in regards to fund updates to both internal and external audiences
Provide operational support by performing a range of routine activities using existing systems and protocols
Produce, update, and provide best practice support on a wide range of Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems
Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports
Create a local document management system for an office or department
Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization and contribute to the management of the partnering relationship, delivering high-quality professional services within established routines or as part of an agreed project
Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents
Use data management systems to access specific information as and when required
Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Operations and systems of assigned functional area
Process flows within specific assigned functional area
Fundamental project management tools, techniques and procedures
General accounting procedures
Understanding of documentation for business process workflow and control points
Knowledge of investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry, principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations and/or financial markets and products, as required by assigned functional area
Regulations for specific assigned functional area
Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and writing, with internal associates and external contacts at all levels
Demonstrate strong numerical aptitude and use critical thinking when solving operational problems
Provide technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies
Plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives
Develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements
Analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making
Uses an understanding of numerical concepts to perform mathematical operations such as report analysis
Select, deploy and get the best results from the most appropriate office system
Develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives
Preferred
Prior Mutual Fund experience is highly preferred, it is not required
Company
Raymond James
Raymond James provides a range of investment banking services focused on the telecommunications and communications sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1983-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Shoukry
Chief Executive Officer
James Sickling
COO - Fixed Income
Recent News
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