Project Consultant, AMS Platforms & Services

Raymond James & Associates • Saint Petersburg, FL

268d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect the selected candidate to work 2-3 days a week at our corporate office in Saint Petersburg, FL. Under limited supervision, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to identify, analyze and document complex business requirements and processes using specific and extensive input from the industry and business unit subject matter experts. Participates in multiple projects with significant scope and impact. Makes judgements and recommendations based on analysis and knowledge. Applies advanced skills and thorough knowledge of area of work or specialty to resolve complex problems independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer and Information Science, or equivalent.
• General Experience - 13 months to 3 years.
• Knowledge of functional, operational and technical requirements of all systems used by assigned functional area(s).
• Concepts of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering.
• Information technology support and technical documentation.
• System analysis and business process modeling.
• Principles of securities industry operations.
• Business planning and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.
• Appropriate series license(s) for assigned functional area or the ability to obtain within an established timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and participating in multiple project initiatives related to the overall development of the AMS platform, including planning and development of new fee-based products and services.
• Shepherding tactical product initiatives from ideation to operationalization.
• Continued development and evolution of AMS's technology stack.
• Evaluation and execution of regulatory, compliance and supervision related efforts in AMS.
• Collects and analyzes information, interviews subject matter experts (SMEs), observes operations and uses knowledge of business systems and processes to develop solutions to specific problems.
• Reviews operational procedures and methods, maps current business processes, defines and analyzes business activities, conducts benchmarking activities to identify best practices, and recommends changes for improvement.
• Tracks and collects performance and status information to develop reports and planning processes.
• Collaborates with team members to define project scope(s) and objectives by gathering research and data using a demonstrated understanding of operations, systems and industry requirements.
• Develops an understanding of the business case behind all projects, including the motivating factors for all stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains project schedules, prioritizes project tasks and collaborates with other business units.
• May serve as a functional subject matter expert (SME) to provide internal consulting services to assigned functional area(s).
• Coordinates activities with other functional areas, and facilitates the implementation of cross-functional business system modules, models and/or enhancements.
• Consults with users to identify, analyze, refine and document business requirements.
• May serve as a liaison between client business units and technical business units by analyzing business and user needs, defining requirements, and representing the user in the design, development, validation and implementation of appropriate technology solutions.
• May serve a dual role as the point of contact for both business users and technical staff to discuss and clarify business requirements and technical specifications.
• Represents stakeholders on project teams and solves problems with large, complex cross-functional systems and processes.
• Partners with technical business units to research, analyze and resolve system and process problems.
• Locates, gathers and analyzes information to find potential solutions to issues, as well as best practices. Evaluates the potential benefits of such solutions to the organization.
• Assists in planning and implementing change initiatives.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model.
• Development opportunities and enriching networking groups.
• Prioritizing diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree