Risk Director, RJ Trust/RJTC New Hampshire

5 days ago

St Petersburg, FL, United States Raymond James Financial Services Full time
Job Description Summary
Manager of multiple Front-Line Managers in the field of Risk Management.

Job Description

Job Summary

Raymond James is seeking a strategic and experienced Risk Management Director to lead second line of defense risk oversight for RJ Trust and RJ Trust Company of New Hampshire. This newly created role is part of the firm's evolving risk management structure and represents a strategic investment in strengthening our risk capabilities within the trust business.

As Risk Management Director, you will be responsible for building and executing a comprehensive risk oversight program tailored to the unique needs of our trust entities. You will work closely with business leaders, control partners, and the broader risk management organization to ensure risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed in alignment with the firm's risk appetite and strategic objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of second line risk oversight for RJ Trust and RJ Trust Company of New Hampshire.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to senior leaders, providing credible challenge and guidance on risk-related matters.
  • Design and implement risk frameworks, policies, and procedures that align with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Review and challenge processes to ensure key risks are mitigated with appropriate documentation and controls in place
  • Represent the risk function in regulatory exams, audits, and internal governance forums.
  • Monitor and report on risk exposures, trends, and control effectiveness; ensure timely escalation and recommend mitigation strategies to resolve issues.
  • Collaborate with peer risk leaders to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to risk management.
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and auditors.
  • Support the strategic planning process by identifying and modeling risk scenarios and advising on risk appetite.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of
  • Trust and fiduciary services operations, regulations, and risk exposures.
  • Risk management practices, methodologies, and internal control concepts.
  • Financial markets, banking, and investment products.
  • Regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Skill in
  • Strategic thinking and influencing senior leadership.
  • Communicating complex risk issues clearly and persuasively.
  • Designing and implementing operational risk controls and frameworks.
  • Managing cross-functional initiatives.
  • Analyzing data and identifying trends to inform decision-making.
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal risk and accountability.
Ability to
  • Lead and inspire teams across functional boundaries.
  • Translate strategy into actionable risk programs.
  • Balance detail orientation with big-picture thinking.
  • Facilitate meetings and build consensus across stakeholders.
  • Coach and mentor others while fostering a culture of accountability.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

Education/Previous Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) and a minimum of seven (7) to 10 years of experience in a related field, or

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications
  • CPA, CFE, CRMA, CIA, CBCP, CISSP, CRISC, Series 7 preferred.


Education
Bachelor's: Accounting, Bachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's: Data Processing

Work Experience
General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications
Other License Not Listed - Other

Travel
Less than 25%

Workstyle
Hybrid

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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