Raymond James is a financial services firm seeking an Investment Analyst I to support the Investment Strategy Group. The role involves developing investment recommendations, creating research materials, and coordinating with marketing and compliance to enhance the delivery of investment strategies to clients.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the creation, updating, and distribution of IS publications and presentations, including the CIO Suite of materials, by gathering and analyzing data, and creating infographics
- Assist in the development of timely IS materials and liaison with Marketing and Compliance to distribute to all relevant channels in order to maximize reach of research
- Research and develop relevant Investment Strategy materials such as white papers and presentations
- Research and implement new technologies and media outlets to improve current processes and increase social media reach
- Support advisor and branch professional education by participating in AMP events, branch professional showcases, etc
- Assist advisors with ad hoc questions and inquiries mainly through the Investment Strategy inbox, email, and telephone
- Assist in the promotion and maintenance of IS Materials on RJnet, RJ.com and the IS email distribution list
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the financial services industry
- SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
- Knowledge of research tools such as FactSet and Bloomberg
- Knowledge of graphic design tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Knowledge of social media outlets such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc
- Knowledge of company's working structure, policies, mission, strategies, and compliance guidelines
- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, and the overall investment industry
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong work ethic, commitment to deadlines and strong attention to details
- Skill in operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases
- Strong communication skill set, particularly intrapersonal communication
- Skill in preparing clear, effective and professional presentations
- Ability to identify the needs of advisors and clients through effective questioning and listening techniques
- Ability to work under minimal supervision to ensure the completion and accuracy of projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to be self-motivated and successful in creating individualistic research
- Ability to articulate reasons behind decisions
- Ability to keep all appropriate parties up-to-date on decisions, changes, and other relevant information
- Ability to identify problems, gather facts, and develop solutions
- Bachelor's: Business Administration
- Bachelor's: Economics
- Bachelor's: Finance
- General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
- Certifications: Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Benefits
- Travel Less than 25%
- Workstyle Hybrid
Company Overview
Raymond James provides a range of investment banking services focused on the telecommunications and communications sectors. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.raymondjames.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Raymond James has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.