2025 Summer Internship Program - Internal Audit (St. Petersburg, FL)

Raymond James Overview

One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could 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 standing candidate pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Finance, Management Information Systems or other related field with a graduate date of May/June 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.

Job Summary

Raymond James is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated intern to join the Internal Audit team for the summer of 2024. The candidate should have an interest in learning about audit and risk management concepts within the financial services industry.

Using knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, the intern 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 intern will maintain relationships with internal and external contacts to identify, research, and resolve issues.

Internship Length: 10-week

Start Date: June 2025

End Date: August 2025

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilitie

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Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitie

Knowledge of

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Skill in

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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