Job Summary:
Under general direction and with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience, specialized training and/or certification to manage a team that supports Raymond James Financial Internal Audit. Supports professional and corporate auditing standards as well as departmental standards and procedures. Provides guidance, training and tools that enable auditors to perform jobs effectively. Provides administrative and technical support to foster continuous improvement within the department. Leads major projects, programs or processes with significant business impact that involve cross-functional teams. Influences strategic direction, develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with substantial latitude for independent actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to escalated problems. End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives. Maintains extensive contact with internal audit management and audit teams to identify, research, analyze, and resolve complex issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Audit practices and methodologies, including risk assessment internal control concepts.
Control disciplines (expert level), and a solid business understanding of Raymond James
products and Services, especially those associated with the area of responsibility.
Advanced investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
Financial markets and products.
Banking.
Skill in
Project management.
Managing direct reports including managers and Senior Auditors.
Interacting with and influencing senior leadership, including executive management.
Managing against deadlines associated with an annual audit plan.
Assessing the probability and impact of a control weakness.
Continuous Auditing and Data Analytics.
Ability to
Make sound decisions, exhibit initiative and intuitive thinking, and act as a consultant for others for
advice and opinions. Recognized as a leadership role model.
Present complex and sensitive issues to management in a persuasive manner.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and effectiveness under pressure and willingness to
take personal risk and accountability.
Multitask as well as assess and change priorities.
Work well individually and in teams to share information, support colleagues and encourage participation.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
Bachelor%26rsquos Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the financial services industry.
~or~
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
CIA, CPA, or CISA Auditing Certification(s) 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:
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