Institutional RIA Analyst
Raymond James, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Overview
Under limited supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to support the marketing of fixed income securities to Registered Investment Advisors and their clients via printed publication, electronic media and personal presentation. Daily responsibilities include maintaining operations of the unit, monitoring trade flow, supporting the portfolio specialists and analyzing department data.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Track trade flow to ensure timely execution
Work with traders and team members to identify specific securities consistent with investment objectives
Support portfolio managers in delivering top service to RIA clients
Conduct periodic portfolio reviews, including credit assessments to determine continued suitability of investment consistent with risk tolerance and portfolio objectives
Learn all facets of the operation to increase productivity and contribution abilities
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Support the senior members of the team in all areas of the business as needed
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge
Company's working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
Working concepts, practices, and procedures of Fixed Income.
Knowledge of bond market, trading practices, credit and bond trading systems.
Fundamentals of fixed income portfolio management & credit analysis
Financial markets and products.
United States Economic Reporting & Central Bank Policy
Skill
Operating standard office equipment and using required software including email, graphics, presentation, spreadsheet, database and project management software including HTML and PDF document formatting. Various programming languages is a preferred.
Strong working knowledge of bond ATS platforms, preferably Bond Desk, MuniCenter, Bloomberg
Communicating technical concepts and ideas to non-technical audiences.
Organizing and maintaining records, files and materials.
Ability
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals at all organizational levels.
Organize, manage and track multiple projects with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.
Read, interpret, analyze and apply information from industry data.
Attention to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization; including negotiating resources.
Project a positive, professional image both internal and with external business contacts.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements Education/Previous Experience
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of fixed income experience in a trading or credit research function; municipal market experience is highly preferred.
OR ~
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
FINRA Series 7 license, Series 52 license
A desire to pursue the CFA is encouraged
Travel Required:
No
Education Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required), Bachelor’s: Economics (Required), Bachelor’s: Finance (Required), High School (HS)
Work Experience General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
Certifications Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Travel Less than 25%
Workstyle Resident
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
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Track trade flow to ensure timely execution
Work with traders and team members to identify specific securities consistent with investment objectives
Support portfolio managers in delivering top service to RIA clients
Conduct periodic portfolio reviews, including credit assessments to determine continued suitability of investment consistent with risk tolerance and portfolio objectives
Learn all facets of the operation to increase productivity and contribution abilities
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Support the senior members of the team in all areas of the business as needed
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge
Company's working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
Working concepts, practices, and procedures of Fixed Income.
Knowledge of bond market, trading practices, credit and bond trading systems.
Fundamentals of fixed income portfolio management & credit analysis
Financial markets and products.
United States Economic Reporting & Central Bank Policy
Skill
Operating standard office equipment and using required software including email, graphics, presentation, spreadsheet, database and project management software including HTML and PDF document formatting. Various programming languages is a preferred.
Strong working knowledge of bond ATS platforms, preferably Bond Desk, MuniCenter, Bloomberg
Communicating technical concepts and ideas to non-technical audiences.
Organizing and maintaining records, files and materials.
Ability
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals at all organizational levels.
Organize, manage and track multiple projects with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.
Read, interpret, analyze and apply information from industry data.
Attention to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization; including negotiating resources.
Project a positive, professional image both internal and with external business contacts.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements Education/Previous Experience
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of fixed income experience in a trading or credit research function; municipal market experience is highly preferred.
OR ~
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
FINRA Series 7 license, Series 52 license
A desire to pursue the CFA is encouraged
Travel Required:
No
Education Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required), Bachelor’s: Economics (Required), Bachelor’s: Finance (Required), High School (HS)
Work Experience General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
Certifications Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Travel Less than 25%
Workstyle Resident
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
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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