2025 Summer Internship Program - Finance & Accounting (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 10-week 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 or senior standing candidate pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance with a graduation date of May/June 2026 (Bachelor's) or May/June 2027 (Master's). 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 Finance department is a core corporate function of the Firm with a diverse grouping of functional areas and related responsibilities, including Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Tax, Treasury, and Regulatory Reporting.

The Summer Intern will gain an understanding of various accounting and finance functions performed by the Finance/Accounting department team and the various technology used to perform these functions. Under specific supervision from Finance personnel, the Intern will use accounting and financial reporting skills gained through 'on the job' training and experience to assist with specific tasks aligned with the Finance Department's strategic initiatives.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, uses skills gained through education, training, and experience to assist with specific accounting and finance projects within an assigned functional area for a specified period of time. Follows established procedures to perform tasks and receives general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and varied complexity. Evaluation, originality, ingenuity and judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes and techniques to apply to more complex assignments. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to a higher level. Routine contact with internal customers may be required to exchange basic information. Performs well on a team as required to work on an assigned topic designed by Senior Finance Leadership and create a formal presentation of the project.

Internship Length: 10-Week

Start Date: June 2025

End Date: August 2025

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

Duties and Responsibilitie

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Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitie

Knowledge of

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Educational/Previous Experience Requirement

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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