Job Summary:
Under limited direction, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to help set the direction of assigned risk discipline(s), with specific focus on the design, development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment Program. Collaborates effectively with multiple stakeholders, including extensive contact with executive management and may be required to lead others in identifying, researching, analyzing and resolving complex issues. Possesses strong program management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking. Consulted often by others for advice and opinions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
%26middot In-depth understanding of risk management practices and methodologies, including risk assessment and a solid understanding of internal control and mitigation strategy concepts.
%26middot Specific subject matter expertise regarding control disciplines and an advanced understanding of Raymond James products and services, especially those associated with the area of responsibility.
%26middot Advanced investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the financial services industry.
%26middot Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
%26middot Financial markets and products.
Skill in:
%26middot Implementing risk assessment requirements and concepts.
%26middot Critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.
%26middot Managing direct reports.
%26middot Demonstrated ability and success in interacting with and influencing senior leadership, including executive management.
%26middot Experience in managing against deadlines associated with a project plan.
%26middot Strong analytical skills particularly with regard to assessing program performance and efficiency.
%26middot Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues to management in a persuasive manner.
%26middot Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal risk and accountability.
%26middot Proven ability to multitask as well as assess and change priorities.
Ability to work well individually, and in teams, share information, support colleagues and encourage participation.
Ability to:
%26middot Explain complicated topics/risk concerns to any audience.
%26middot Influence and guide across departmental boundaries.
%26middot Interpret, analyze, and apply technical information.
%26middot Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate and lead the work of others.
%26middot Balance conflicting resource and priority demands.
%26middot Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed.
%26middot Incorporate needs, wants and goals from different business unit perspectives into risk management engagements and recommendations.
%26middot Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
%26middot Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.
%26middot Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
%26middot Read, interpret and apply information from business periodicals and professional journals.
%26middot Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
%26middot Bachelor%26rsquos Degree (B.A.) and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a related field, including at least four (4) years of people management experience.
%26middot OR ~
%26middot Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
CPA, CFE, CRMA, CIA, CBCP, CISSP, CRISC, Series 7 preferred.
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: