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.?
Job Summary:
The Capital Markets group originates, advises on, structures, and executes equity, equity-linked, debt, and private capital transactions for corporate clients and financial sponsors. The group operates at the intersection of Raymond James' investment banking advisory, Equity Research, and Sales & Trading businesses.
Capital Markets' activities include initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, spin-offs, convertible and derivative strategies, investment-grade and high-yield debt issuance, private capital solutions, capital structure advisory, and other equity-adjacent and M&A-related assignments.
Raymond James has recently served as a bookrunner on several of the largest and most prominent transactions in the U.S. across key sectors of the global economy, including biotechnology, artificial intelligence, single-family rental real estate, technology-enabled banking, and sustainable consumer and wellness products.
The Raymond James Capital Markets Analyst Program is a three-year program designed to provide highly motivated recent graduates with a broad range of experience. Analysts in Capital Markets participate in the origination and execution of all deal activity. ?Specific responsibilities will include creating materials for pitches and other meetings; analyzing companies, sectors, deal activity, corporate filings, and shareholder data; building relationships with internal and external deal constituents; constructing and managing internal deal and investor-related databases. The role will involve communicating and coordinating with members of the broader Raymond James team in Global Equities and Investment Banking, and throughout the rest of the firm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-?Develop client presentations, transaction materials, market updates, and other analytical work products in support of capital-raising assignments.
-?Support the origination and execution of public and/or private capital markets transactions.
-?Monitor Raymond James equity research, credit research, market commentary, and other relevant internal and external information, and provide timely updates to Capital Markets and Investment Banking professionals.
-?Track activity across the equity, debt, convertible, and private capital markets, including transaction announcements, launch timing, structure, pricing, investor demand, aftermarket performance, and broader market conditions
-?Maintain transaction files, market databases, pipeline reports, precedent transaction analyses, and other internal records relating to active, prospective, and completed assignments.
-?Assist with recruiting and training new Analysts and Interns.
-?Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications - External
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
-?Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of Capital Markets.
-?Fundamental investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry.
-?Financial markets and products.?
Skill in:
-?Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
-?Superior analytical skills and demonstrated excellence in academic coursework.
-?Problem solving.
-?Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to:
Gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to reports.
-?Exacting attention to detail in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
-?Remain cognizant of our commitment to daily workflow and regulatory compliance during high volume activity.
-?Think independently in order to market ideas.
-?Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
-?Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
-?High expectations, for both individual and team development.
-?Assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions.
-?Demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles.
-Relentless work ethic and deep engagement with content.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
-?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).
-?Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in a related discipline is required. Internship experience in a related field preferred.
~or~
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
? ?In general, the following licenses are required for this position and, if applicable, must be obtained within the timeframes communicated by Raymond James:
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) examination
Series 63
Series 79
Series 7
Location ? - St. Petersburg, FL
