2025 Summer Internship - Advisor Inclusion Networks Intern - 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.

Internship Program Overview

Raymond James is the place where good people grow and nowhere is that better demonstrated than in our internship program. During the immersive experience, you will engage with and implement the firm's core values through our five guiding behaviors. Featuring a comprehensive orientation, onsite and remote training sessions in professional development, networking events, a speaker series, and volunteer opportunities, you will be equipped with knowledge of the business and culture to help you build relationships and develop skillsets for the internship and your future.

To be eligible for the summer 2025 internship program, you must be a junior standing candidate pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with a graduate date of May 2026. Most positions are based in St. Petersburg with other available locations depending on company need.

Candidates who successfully complete the internship program have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role at Raymond James after graduation.

Department Overview

The Raymond James Department of Advisor Inclusion Networks offers robust support and resources to its diverse financial advisors. By providing educational and interactive networking and business development opportunities, the department equips advisors with essential tools to prioritize clients effectively.

The department is dedicated to recruiting and retaining top talent in the financial services industry. It also focuses on helping diverse financial advisors advance their careers and grow their businesses with the guidance of experienced advisors. Driven by a spirit of excellence and a client-first approach, the network is committed to the long-term success of women, minorities, LGBTQ+, and veteran advisors, as well as the overall success of Raymond James.

Job Summary

Raymond James' Advisor Inclusion Networks is seeking an enthusiastic student to join the team as a summer intern. As an intern, you will have a front row seat in working with diverse groups of advisors, leaders, and partners across the firm. This role calls for someone interested in supporting financial advisors from diverse backgrounds to grow their businesses, as well as a desire to work on marketing and resource solutions that will support all financial advisors meet evolving demands of demographically-diverse clients.  

Internship Length: 10 week

Start Date: June 2, 2025

End Date: August 8, 2025

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, up to 40 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilitie

• Manage special projects to support advisors and clients, including meeting with leadership and advisors for feedback

• Utilize data and research to create slide decks and reports supporting advancement of networks' ongoing initiatives

• Support cross-functional or cross-network projects and participate in events such as Pride month and Juneteenth

• Network and build relationships with associates and advisors from diverse backgrounds to understand opportunities for further support

• Other duties and responsibilities to support ongoing work of the networks, as assigned

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitie

Knowledge of -

• Diversity and inclusion practices in a corporate environment

• Raymond James' working structure, policies, mission, and strategies

• Basic concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment

• Fundamental concepts of financial services and wealth management

Skill in -

• Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, formulas, charts, filters)

• Delivering clear and effective presentations

• Emotional intelligence and using appropriate interpersonal styles based on the situation

Ability to -

• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Educational/Previous Experience Requirement

• Junior standing pursuing a bachelor's degree - all fields considered.

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

Licenses/Certification

• None required.

Location Hybrid position - St. Petersburg, FL

• No travel required.

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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