2025 Summer Internship Program - SumRidge - Information Technology (Jersey City, NJ) in Newark, NJ at honor foundations

Date Posted: 1/6/2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

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 firms 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 Masters Degree in a technology related discipline with a graduation date of Dec 2025 or May 2026. 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).


Candidates who successfully complete the internship program may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role at Raymond James after graduation.

Department Overview


Raymond James Information Technology is a 1600+ associate organization headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL that nurtures an inclusive culture where everyone feels free to bring their best selves to work - unleashing the power of perspectives and unique talents to drive growth, improvement, and exceptional results. Our associates and leaders support the firm through a variety of strategic solutions that offer greater business efficiency, ensure data security and privacy, and support new business opportunities. We are committed to provide industry-leading financial services technology and support through a Service 1st culture for financial advisors and clients. This internship role will focus on supporting our SumRidge Partners organization in Jersey City, NJ.



SumRidge Partners LLC is a top ranked principal based fixed income market maker, specializing in high yield and investment grade corporate bonds, municipal bonds, institutional preferred securities and emerging market bonds. SumRidge Partners was formed in 2010 following the aftermath of the financial crisis and subsequent liquidity shortfall that occurred within fixed income trading; operating as a premier, electronic based fixed income market maker.

Job Summary


The Raymond James Information Technology Summer Internship Program is a 10-week comprehensive learning and professional opportunity for highly motivated individuals who have a passion for both technology and business.



Interns gain first-hand experience, receive valuable on-the-job-training, and learn about the many technology professions available in the financial services industry. This internship role will be focused on software development in our SumRidge Partners LLC organization based in Jersey City, NJ.

Under general supervision, interns:


  • Utilize skills gained through training and experience to assist with specific projects within an assigned functional area for a specified period of time.

  • Use judgment to adapt procedures, processes and techniques to apply to more complex assignments.

  • Resolve routine questions and problems and refer more complex issues to a higher level.

  • Gain personal and professional enrichment through community service involvement.

  • Participate in team project challenges that produce tangible outcomes for the business.


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

Start Date: June 2, 2025


End Date: August, 8, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Specified projects and various assignments based on team alignment

  • Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.

  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.




Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of


  • Basic concepts, principles, and practices of information technology and/or business



  • Basic knowledge of data analytics, software development, or information security preferred

  • Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment.



Skill in

  • Technology or business related fundamentals

  • Operating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, required software applications.


Ability to

  • Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Provide a high level of customer service.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships


Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a college degree seeking program pursuing a degree in disciplines related to Information Technology or Business preferred.

  • 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 %26ndash Jersey City, NJ Office

  • No travel required.

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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 outcomes

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