2026 Summer Internship Program - Compliance (St. Petersburg, FL)

Raymond James & Associates • Saint Petersburg, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could be the place you build a career beyond your expectations. Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options. We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Raymond James Compliance ensures adherence to all rules, regulations, policies and standards that govern the firm and the securities industry. Positions in Compliance cover a wide range of roles such as auditing and educating branches, anti-money laundering review, responding to complaint and regulatory inquiries, establishing and monitoring control mechanisms, and registering firm representatives.
Raymond James is the place where good people grow and nowhere is that better demonstrated than in our internship program. During the 10 -week immersive experience, you will engage with and implement the firm’s core values through our five guiding behaviors. Featuring a comprehensive orientation, onsite and remote training sessions in professional development, networking events, a speaker series, and volunteer opportunities, you will be equipped with knowledge of the business and culture to help you build relationships and develop skillsets for the internship and your future. To be eligible for the summer 202 6 internship program, you must be a junior or senior standing candidate pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree i n law or finance with a graduate date of May 202 7 . Most positions are based in St. Petersburg with other available locations depending on company need. Candidates who successfully complete the internship program have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role at Raymond James after graduation.
Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week for a limited time, determined by department need.
Start Date: June 1 , 202 6
End Date: August 8, 202 6

Requirements

• Knowledge o f Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment.
• Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit.
• Skill in Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations .
• Researching issues.
• Gathering information and preparing oral and written reports.
• Operating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, software applications.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a virtual/hybrid team.
• Ability to Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to assignments.
• 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.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in finance , accounting, economics, business, or any related business major.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
• Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT/EAD).

Responsibilities

• Provides support and guidance for compliance efforts within an assigned business entity compliance function.
• Assists in overseeing compliance program(s) for an assigned business entity to ensure compliance processes and procedures are integrated and aligned with business processes .
• Assists in researching compliance issues.
• Making rule-based and analytical decisions .
• Works independently on assigned projects and tasks, meeting all delivery deadlines .
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications .
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees