Risk Director, RJ Trust/RJTC New Hampshire

Raymond James•St Petersburg, FL

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFE, CRMA, CIA, CBCP, CISSP, CRISC, Series 7 preferred.

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 i mplement 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.