Structured Investments Origination Associate
About The Position
This role supports and leads the development of financial products, including research into product and market viability, development and execution of minimum viable products or client offerings, and delivery of new products or services with associated technology. Specifically, the Structured Investments Origination Associate supports the design, pricing, and distribution of structured investments (market-linked notes and CDs) for retail, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The associate collaborates with Sales, Trading, and Structuring teams of issuer partners (external investment banks) to create customized investment products that align with client objectives, market conditions, and regulatory requirements. Key functions involve identifying and conducting quantitative and qualitative due diligence, investment analysis, and product development on structured investments. This is a front-office position that combines financial analysis, product development, external collaboration, and client support in a fast-paced, market-driven environment.
Requirements
- Understanding of derivatives, payoff structures, and capital markets
- Solid financial and quantitative analysis skills
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate complex investment concepts clearly and concisely
- Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities. The ability to multi-task is critical
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
- Commercial intuition and client‑focused approach
- Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, front‑office environment
- Cultivates and maintains effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrates uncompromising adherence to ethical principles
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years of financial services experience.
- Existing (or an ability to quickly acquire) knowledge required to appropriately support the Structured Investments trading and operations platform.
- FINRA Series 7 license
- Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE)
Responsibilities
- Support the origination of structured investment solutions across broad based calendar and custom offerings
- Assist in designing and analyzing payoff structures tailored to client investment objectives and risk profiles
- Partner with Structuring and Trading teams to evaluate product feasibility, pricing, and hedging considerations
- Educating financial advisors and their clients as well as other departments within Global Wealth Solutions about structured investments
- Work with RJ SI Consultant team to respond to client requests, RFQs, and bespoke structuring initiatives
- Identifying and performing quantitative and qualitative investment analysis (e.g., financial modeling, risk analysis, validating investment merits, etc.) on structured investments, and preparing detailed product memos
- Coordinate transaction execution with Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Middle Office teams
- Support product approvals, issuance documentation, and lifecycle management activities
- Monitor market trends, volatility, and structured product issuance to identify product opportunities
- Ensure all transactions adhere to internal risk, control, and regulatory requirements
- Assist with various operational duties relating to product development and support
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- critical illness insurance
- accident insurance
- disability benefits
- retirement savings
- paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
- parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
