Raymond James Financial, Inc

VP, Risk Data & Analytics

Raymond James Financial, Inc • $175K — $230K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in risk management and data analytics roles.
  • 10-15 years of managerial experience leading teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or Management Information Systems.
  • Intermediate proficiency in SQL and Python.
  • Familiarity with SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and support of data and analytics solutions for RJF Risk Management.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on risk data interactions across different platforms and processes.
  • Manage and optimize data transformation and aggregation processes for risk reporting.
  • Enhance risk measurement capabilities by addressing data-related process inefficiencies.
  • Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and create detailed specifications for analytics solutions.
  • Oversee and prioritize a backlog of analytics and reporting use cases.
  • Promote user-friendly design principles in data-driven solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Retirement savings plan offerings.
  • Paid time off including vacation and parental leave.
  • Hybrid work environment with less than 25% travel.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Under limited direction, the VP, Risk Data & Analytics will lead the analysis, design, development, and ongoing support of data, reporting, and analytics solutions across RJF Risk Management. The role will serve as a subject matter expert on Risk's rapidly expanding data ecosystem and emerging capabilities, partnering closely with Risk Stripe Leads, Segment CROs, Risk Technology, and other stakeholders to expand risk measurement, reduce data-related friction, strengthen transparency and control, and drive accurate and intuitive risk reporting. The VP will transform challenges and opportunities into value-driven use cases and oversee the design and execution of concurrent Risk Data & Analytics and Risk Technology workstreams, ensuring that solutions are well documented, well governed, and aligned to the broader RJF Risk Management and Risk & Data Analytics strategic roadmaps.

Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead the analysis, design, development, and ongoing support of tactical point solutions and scalable strategic capabilities supporting data, reporting, and analytics across RJF Risk Management.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on RJF Risk Management's data and its various touch points across roles, platforms, and processes, especially upstream dependencies and downstream impact.
  • Manage data transformation, entity consolidation, and risk aggregation processes used to report exposure to regulatory, audit, committee, executive management, and board level audiences.
  • Increase the frequency, breadth, and depth of risk measurement capabilities by targeting data-related process friction through automation and process improvement.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and use techniques such as structured interviewing, group workshops, and free form whiteboarding sessions to solicit requirements and transform them into polished specifications and support artifacts for Risk Data & Analytics and Risk Technology.
  • Actively manage a backlog and roadmap of risk management platform, data, analytics, reporting, dashboarding, workflow, and decision-support use cases.
  • Continuously drive down total cost of ownership of data-driven solutions by promoting modular design, shared components, and configuration-driven development.
  • Promote visual and user experience design concepts to deliver solutions that are pleasing to look at, intuitive to use and understand, elegant in their simplicity, and accessible to all who use them.
  • Create and actively maintain documentation, visual artifacts, guides, and end user support materials.
  • Establish a framework of observability, reproducibility, and auditability for analytics solutions that tightly manages experiments, model training, testing, inference, and ground truth and performance data integration while providing a sight glass for regulatory oversight, audit, and model risk management.
  • Provide ad hoc reporting, visualization, and analytical support for regulatory, audit, compliance, business unit, and executive management inquiries.
  • Manage assigned team members and delivery resources, including workload prioritization, coaching, performance management, and development planning.


Knowledge of
  • Risk management concepts and practices, including risk identification, appetite, aggregation, measurement, monitoring, control, reporting, escalation, and governance.
  • Financial markets, products, financial advisory activities, investment processes, and related risk management considerations.
  • Risk data, analytics, and reporting practices across financial and non-financial risk domains.
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) frameworks (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
  • Federal Reserve, OCC, FINRA, SEC, and other relevant regulatory lenses applicable to risk data, analytics, reporting, and controls within banking, brokerage, and capital markets.
  • Intermediate understanding of and hands on experience with SQL and Python.
  • RDBMS (e.g. Oracle, Postgres) and distributed database platforms (e.g. Redshift, Snowflake)
  • Hands on experience with industry standard business intelligence tooling (e.g. Tableau, Qlik, PowerBI)
  • Work and project management tooling (e.g. SharePoint and Confluence wikis, MS Project, Smartsheet)
  • Data management and governance concepts, including quality, lineage, metadata, documentation, reconciliation, and change management.
  • Requirements gathering, solution design, implementation planning, testing, user acceptance, and production support for data, reporting, and analytics solutions.


Skill in
  • Developing creative, pragmatic solutions to complex data, reporting, analytics, and technology matters.
  • Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations for technical, risk, business, and senior management while bridging communication between technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Translating business, risk, and regulatory data needs into clear requirements, user stories, data specifications, process documentation, implementation plans, and other relevant artifacts.
  • Effectively engaging with and influencing stakeholders outside direct reporting lines to drive alignment on scope, risks, timelines, dependencies, and issue resolution.


Ability to
  • Apply a strong interest in technology, data, and analytics toward practical solutions that support risk management and help protect Raymond James and its clients.
  • Lead assigned project teams and workstreams, including planning, task assignment, issue tracking, stakeholder updates, delivery oversight, and escalation of material risks or decisions.
  • Shift seamlessly between the technical analysis of needs and opportunities, managing stakeholder engagement and communication, and overall execution and delivery management.
  • Facilitate meetings and working sessions with mixed audiences, ensuring that key viewpoints, risks, issues, ideas, and decisions are captured and addressed.
  • Evaluate the ROI of vendor tooling against competing and internally developed solutions.


Education
Bachelor's: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor's: Finance, Bachelor's: Management Information Systems

Work Experience
General Experience - More than 15 years, Manager Experience - 10 to 15 years

Certifications

Salary Range
$175,000.00-$230,000.00

Travel
Less than 25%

Workstyle
Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

About Raymond James Financial, Inc

The Raymond James Technology and Communications Investment Banking Group is a committed and thoughtful partner that provides a full range of investment banking services and best practices. The group is comprised of experienced professionals that have extensive investment banking expertise. They leverage the industry expertise of Raymond James' award-winning research department. The group focuses on key sectors within technology and communications including: communications software, communication towers, defense electronics, enterprise software, internet infrastructure services, homeland security, IT services, mobile technology, semiconductors, software-as-a-service, telecommunications equipment, telecommunications infrastructure and support services, and wireless & wireline telecommunications services. They take pride in a client-centric approach to M&A, with focus on delivering independent solutions that creates value for the long term. The outcome of this unique approach may be seen in the successful transactions of their clients, including over 80 public offerings totaling $17 billion and over 85 strategic advisory transactions totaling over $5 billion in value since 1998.

Raymond James Financial, Inc Careers

Join the vibrant team at Raymond James Financial, Inc, a leading financial services company where innovation, leadership, and professional growth are at the forefront of our operations. As a hub of diversity and expertise, Raymond James offers unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career to new heights. Work You’ll Do At Raymond James Financial, Inc, you’ll collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the financial industry. Our team is dedicated to providing strategic financial solutions and advice to our clients, helping them achieve their financial goals while fostering economic growth. With a culture rooted in leadership and diversity training, Raymond James is the perfect place to enhance your skills and thrive professionally. Join our market-leading team to assist a diverse range of clients, from individuals to large corporations, in navigating their financial planning with precision and innovative strategies. Lead in a role where your expertise directly influences the success and stability of our clients' financial futures. Work with a dynamic team of advisors and experts who are committed to pushing the boundaries of the financial sector through continuous innovation and exceptional client service. Raymond James Financial, Inc Job Opportunities Introducing the Raymond James Career Development Program We are committed to nurturing talent through our comprehensive career development program designed to provide every employee—from interns to senior leaders—with the tools and training necessary for success. Whether you’re just starting out with an internship or you’re a seasoned professional, Raymond James offers career paths that align with your ambitions and skills. Do Innovative Work Join a company where innovation is part of the daily routine. At Raymond James Financial, Inc, you’ll engage with cutting-edge financial tools and resources that keep you ahead in the industry. Our commitment to technology and innovation ensures that we stay at the forefront of financial services. Be Part of a Great Team Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork and networking are encouraged. Our inclusive culture supports diversity and offers benefits that ensure the well-being of all team members. At Raymond James, you’re not just an employee; you’re part of a family that values your unique contributions and supports your professional journey. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Raymond James, where opportunities for growth are abundant. Benefit from our industry-leading training programs and gain certifications that will elevate your professional standing. With a focus on career longevity and satisfaction, Raymond James ensures that your professional journey is as rewarding as it is successful. Explore Discover the various positions available at Raymond James Financial, Inc that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across multiple disciplines, eager to welcome passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions at Raymond James Financial, Inc and find the perfect match for your career aspirations. Explore a range of opportunities from financial advising to corporate roles that align with your professional skills and goals. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with the latest career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights—all from the professionals who thrive at Raymond James. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities waiting for you at Raymond James Financial, Inc. Join Raymond James Financial, Inc today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and professional growth. Your future in the financial industry starts here.
Learn more about Raymond James Financial, Inc
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$22.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$862 million
5 Year Trend
+11.6%
Revenue
$8.3 billion
NASDAQ
RJF
* Ladders Estimates

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