2025 Summer Associate - Internal Audit - St. Petersburg, FL

Raymond James Overview

One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could be the place you build a career beyond your expectations.

Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management.

At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.

We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Department Overview

The mission of Internal Audit (IA) is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The purpose of Raymond James' Internal Audit (IA) department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve Raymond James' operations. IA helps Raymond James accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Seasonal Analyst Job Summary

Raymond James is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Summer Associate to join the Internal Audit team for the summer of 2025. The candidate should have an interest in learning about audit and risk management concepts within the financial services industry. The candidate must have a target graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.

Using knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, the Summer Associate will assist and participate in the planning, testing, and reporting of Raymond James audits. Guidance will be provided to perform audit work which may require independent analysis and evaluation. The Summer Associate will maintain relationships with internal and external contacts to identify, research, and resolve issues.

This is a temporary role.

Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week for a limited time, determined by department need.

Start Date: Summer 2025

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

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Skill in

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Ability to

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Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

Education/Previous Experience

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Licenses/Certifications

• None required.

Location

Hybrid position - St. Petersburg office

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Raymond James Guiding Behaviors

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same

• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcome

• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind

• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm