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Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:
Full-Time -
Location:
St. Petersburg, FL -
Job Type:
-
Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
9/23/2024
Job Description
Job Summary:
This role will materially support the firms goal of delivering a menu of high-quality private markets investment opportunities to private wealth clients, with a particular focus on operationalizing co-invest and direct offerings. Collaborates with PCG and Capital Markets origination, investments research, operational due diligence, sales, and operations teams to accomplish objectives. Under general direction from platform leadership and with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills to drive referral agreement negotiations and operationalizing of private market investment opportunities. Supports the broader private markets platform by reviewing and coordinating service and distribution agreements for funds offerings made available through the alternative investment platform. Leads and contributes to major projects, programs or processes involving cross-functional teams that will have significant business impact. Contact with both internal clients and functional area representatives including legal, compliance, supervision, operations, and AML.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
%26middot; Working with RJ Legal, origination, investment research, and operational due diligence teams to negotiate distribution and referral agreements.
%26middot; Builds collaborative partnerships with other teams involved in sourcing and offering non-traditional investment offerings
%26middot; Supports a structured approach to launches of new offerings with other areas that source and underwrite opportunities
%26middot; Manages and coordinates operationalizing and launch of co-invest and direct offerings. Works in a compliant manner, ensuring expectations are set appropriately with sponsors/issuers regarding set-up, nature and frequency of ongoing live deal interactions, and post-deal requirements.
%26middot; Communicates regularly in a clear, concise, and relevant manner to escalate issues and provide feedback to senior managers and other interested parties.
%26middot; Reviews progress of assignments with platform leadership.
%26middot; Coordinate and work closely with RJ legal and external attorneys preparing comments, providing guidance to resolve issues on distribution, service, and referral agreements.
%26middot; Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
%26middot; Research, compile information, and assist with preparation of responses to regulatory authorities.
%26middot; Research and coordinate Anti-Money Laundering issues and projects as needed.
%26middot; Assist with FINRA regulatory filing 5130 and documenting exemptions as applicable.
%26middot; Work with firm associates to ensure maintenance of a library of documents, contracts, contract clauses, templates, and historical documents, and revise as necessary.
%26middot; Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
%26middot Financial markets and products, including private markets products.
%26middot Legal agreement drafting and negotiation.
%26middot Relevant FINRA/SEC rules and regulations.
%26middot Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations
Skill in:
%26middot Conducting negotiations with third parties, with strong problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes.
%26middot Strong oral and written communication capability.
%26middot Ability to think independently and quickly and convey a positive impression of Raymond James to third parties.
%26middot Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets.
Ability to:
%26middot Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, externally and with all internal organizational levels.
%26middot Work independently, make non-routine decisions and resolve issues.
%26middot Balance conflicting resource and priority demands.
%26middot Write in a well-organized, concise yet complete format and use verbal and written communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate with all levels of the organization.
%26middot Read and interpret complex legal documents such as private placement memorandums, limited partnership agreements, and selling agreements.
%26middot Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions.
%26middot Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
%26middot Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate and lead the work of others.
%26middot Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
%26middot Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
%26middot Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
%26middot Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.
%26middot Facilitate meetings ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
%26middot Ideally an MBA or Master%26rsquos Degree in a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the financial services, legal, or consulting industry.
%26middot A Legal background is not required though a plus, but familiarity with legal documents and experience in document review and negotiation is important.
~or~
An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training as approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
- None
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
