**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 2026 internship program, you must be a junior standing candidate pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with a graduate date of May 2027. 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** Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) Risk Management supports the Independent Contractor Division (ICD) and Financial Institutions Division (FID), providing guidance on business-related risks. As part of the first line of defense, the team identifies, manages, and reports on risks in alignment with regulatory expectations from FINRA, SEC, and the Federal Reserve. **Job Summary** Under general supervision, uses knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience and/or training to assist with specific projects and tasks with moderate scope and impact in support of risk management of the RJFS’ business. The intern will assist in managing the business unit’s Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), as well as business metrics tracking and reporting (i.e., KRIs, KPIs, fraud losses, client reputational risk, and operational/trade errors). Balances business concerns and initiatives while maintaining a ‘big picture’ orientation from the risk management perspective. The intern will collaborate with teams across Supervision, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Risk. **Start Date:** Monday, June 1, 2026 **End Date:** Friday, August 7, 2026 **Work Schedule:** Monday through Friday, up to 40 hours per week. **Duties and Responsibilities** + Supports RJFS leadership with preparation of risk management reviews and assessments and communicates action items in a timely manner. + Assist with risk program including initiative/issue tracking, risk analysis, and reporting. + Participates in meetings related to business, supervision, compliance, legal and regulatory risk. + Identify process improvement opportunities. + Creates materials and ensures consistency in content and structure for RJFS business risk management reports and presentations, such as monthly presentations to senior leadership, metric reports, internal and fraud loss reports, etc. + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** **Knowledge of** + Financial markets, products and risk management principles. + Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of risk management and risk assessment. + Excel and Microsoft Office for data analysis and reporting. **Skill in** + Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure. + Works well individually, and in teams, and supports colleagues. + Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management. + Ability to manage time and deliver against deadlines. + Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically. + Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.) + Preparing and delivering reports/presentations. **Ability to** + Think strategically and pay attention to detail. + Work independently, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills. + Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives. + Identify potential areas of concern or improvement opportunities. + Analyze detailed information and data and apply it to a higher-level focus. + Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels. **Educational/Previous Experience** + Junior standing (December 2026-May 2027 graduates) pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field.  + Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. + Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT/EAD). **Licenses/Certifications** + None required. **Location** + Hybrid position – St. Petersburg, FL + No travel required.