Job Information
Raymond James Financial, Inc. VP, Compliance Risk & Analytics in United States
Description
Work Environment: Occasional travel to the St. Petersburg, FL location on a quarterly basis
Job Summary
Under administrative supervision and with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to manage and oversee the operation of the PCG Compliance Risk and Analytics function/ for Raymond James and Associates. This role requires collaboration with all functions of the PCG Compliance Surveillance & Analytics program in order to identify risks and execute the risk analytics program. Manages department, associates, and division of responsibilities within the Compliance department. Leads major projects, programs or processes with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams. Works with members of the Compliance, Legal and business leadership teams to develop strategic and tactical plans for compliance initiatives. Completes complex assignments with substantial latitude for autonomous actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs. End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives. Maintains extensive contact with various business units and departments of Raymond James Financial and its subsidiaries to perform the functions of this job.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sets the strategic direction for the PCG Surveillance Risk & Analytics program.
Develops and implement compliance surveillance strategies and programs to monitor and detect potential regulatory violations or firm risks.
Utilizes data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large volumes of data to identify patterns, anomalies and trends related the business.
Facilitates the use of data analytics output to inform decision making.
Influences positive change through leadership, sound statistical and quantitative analysis and demonstrated subject matter expertise.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and assess compliance risks.
Investigates and escalates potential compliance issues and risks identified through surveillance activities.
Prepares and presents comprehensive reports and finding to senior management and regulators.
Stays informed of regulatory developments and industry best practices to insure the PCG Compliance program remains current and effective.
Provides training and guidance to staff on compliance surveillance and oversight methodologies and data analytics techniques.
Performs human resource management activities including identifying performance problems, approving recommendations for Manages department, associates, budget, reporting structure, and division of responsibilities within Compliance department.
Identifies and manages regulatory risks associated with specific division and/or department assigned.
Develops, reviews, and adjusts the department’s supervisory procedures to adapt to changing regulatory and business environments.
Uses data and performance indicators to establish control mechanisms and other improvement initiatives, and ensures quality standards are consistently attained or exceeded.
Leads and manages all aspects of large, complex projects through their entire project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, closure).
Develops and sponsors tactics to achieve strategic objectives across functional groups or within a business group.
Establishes objectives and develops processes and procedures to ensure efficient and timely workflow.
Serves as a member of the leadership team in developing short- and long-term goals and initiatives to achieve strategic vision for the compliance department.
Represents Compliance on major firm level projects and/or initiatives.
Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews, evaluates, and leads the work of subordinate supervisors.
Coaches and mentors subordinates, identifies training needs and recommends appropriate development programs.
Develops systems and procedures to minimize the firm’s risk exposure while balancing business concerns.
Maintains the required compliance systems for the firm while fostering a positive relationship with department employees and management.
Responds to and oversees responses to regulatory inquiries, as needed.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of:
Proven experience in compliance surveillance or a related field within the financial services industry
Proficiency in data analytics and familiarity with data analytics tools
Concepts, practices, and procedures of the financial services industry.
Retail and clearing firm operations.
Advanced skill in:
Written and verbal communications skills sufficient to professionally address a wide and varied audience both internally and externally.
Organizational and time management skills sufficient to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
Project management skills and experience sufficient to successfully complete long and short-term projects.
Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
Manage all levels of associates, including technical, professional, clerical, administrative and supervisory associates.
Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate and lead the work of others, coach, and mentor others.
Work under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently, manage those delegated; and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
Organize, prioritize, 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 in writing, with all organizational levels to accomplish objectives.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
Education/Previous Experience
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related discipline required with a Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of twelve (12) years of Compliance, Legal, Banking and/or regulatory experience in the financial services industry.
Minimum ten (10) years management experience within the financial services industry.
or
An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training as approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
None Required.
Appropriate series license(s) for assigned functional area preferred.
Additional licenses/certifications demonstrating the candidate’s knowledge/expertise in industry regulation and concepts preferred.
Job: Compliance
Primary Location: United States
Other Locations: US-FL-St. Petersburg-Saint Petersburg
Organization RJF Corporate
Schedule Full-time
Job Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 2402046