Raymond James

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Job Description Summary The VP – International / Cross Border Strategy will act as the senior Subject Matter expert on country-specific rules related to international securities business. The candidate will perform the responsibilities under general direction, with a high level of autonomy, using extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience. The role will require development of in-depth expertise on jurisdictional requirements for introducing and servicing client relationships, providing services and products in selected non-US markets for retail and other financial services businesses. The role will provide guidance and recommendations to business leadership, Raymond James’ financial professionals, other Cross Border team members, and internal stakeholders on country issues and discussions of cross-border strategy. To successfully operate in this role, he/she will liaise with legal experts to obtain internal and external guidance, interpret requirements related to each in-scope jurisdiction, and apply those to all aspects of Raymond James’ business environment. The candidate will maintain oversight over the process of translating complex non-US regulatory information and materials into user-friendly guidelines for front office personnel, making key decisions around risk tolerance and Raymond James’ international business practices, and working with internal partners to ensure published guidelines are consistent with the scope and scale of Raymond James’ international business. This requires building and maintaining strong relationships with all levels of the business, and additionally understanding Raymond James’ international business and offerings to develop pragmatic and effective solutions. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain superior knowledge of all aspects of the jurisdiction requirements in which Raymond James conducts business outside of the US and serve as expert in how country rules are applied to all aspects of Raymond James Private Client Group business. Maintain knowledge of Raymond James’ businesses and the varying ways that international business is conducted at the firm. Maintain an understanding of the Raymond James’ process for evaluating international business risk and the countries in which it conducts business, and serve as a key contributor to the international business evalution processes. Manage relationships with internal partners in order to serve as a key point of contact with respect to questions of interpretation and application of country rules. Synthesize complex information into user-friendly materials on country-specific issues for country policies and guidelines. Provide Subject Matter expertise for the development of education and communications initiatives. Identify training requirements, organize education and certification initiatives, and liaise with the training team to develop and deliver training modules. Maintain strong relationships with all levels of business to provide day-to-day guidance on complex cross-border issues related to in-scope jurisdictions. Continuously maintain expertise in Raymond James products and services offerings, the impact of country-specific requirements on clients and advisors, to assess cross-border country risks and offer pragmatic solutions. Maintain program to identify, track, and manage international regulatory change, and support implementation and remediation as necessary. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Extensive knowledge of all aspects of financial services business, including familiarity with a broad range of products and services, preferably with expertise on servicing international clients. Ability to balance supporting compliance in regulated environment with service-focused mindset. Superior analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems, analyze large amounts of information, and identify, assess and execute on effective guidance. Superior communication and reasoning skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with senior leadership, peers, and staff in a diverse and complex organization. Strong drive to implement solutions, working with several parties throughout Raymond James. Skill in Addressing complex and overlapping regulations in an understandable manner to various levels of the organization. Understanding of regulatory and operational risk and approaches to mitigate. Understanding and analyzing complex data sets and ability to interpret applicable meaning from same. Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Critical thinking and decision-making, involving the interpretation of regulatory rules and compliance policies. Detail orientation to ensure the regulatory liability is limited, without impairing workflow. Utilizing business-appropriate phone manners. Ability to Plan and schedule work to meet organizational and regulatory requirements Manage, coach and mentor others. Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives. Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed. Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation. Balance conflicting resource and priority demands. Gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to assignments. Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner. Work under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and writing, with all organizational levels. Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. Maintain confidentiality. Stay current in area of responsibility by proactively reviewing internal and external materials Education Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Data Processing Work Experience General Experience - More than 15 years, Manager Experience - 10 to 15 years Certifications Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Salary Range $175,000.00-$200,000.00 Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Remote 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. #LI-AT1 Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch. Join our Talent Network to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you. Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.