The VP – International / Cross Border Strategy will act as the senior Subject Matter expert on country-specific rules related to international securities business. The candidate will perform the responsibilities under general direction, with a high level of autonomy, using extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience. The role will require development of in-depth expertise on jurisdictional requirements for introducing and servicing client relationships, providing services and products in selected non-US markets for retail and other financial services businesses. The role will provide guidance and recommendations to business leadership, Raymond James’ financial professionals, other Cross Border team members, and internal stakeholders on country issues and discussions of cross-border strategy. To successfully operate in this role, he/she will liaise with legal experts to obtain internal and external guidance, interpret requirements related to each in-scope jurisdiction, and apply those to all aspects of Raymond James’ business environment. The candidate will maintain oversight over the process of translating complex non-US regulatory information and materials into user-friendly guidelines for front office personnel, making key decisions around risk tolerance and Raymond James’ international business practices, and working with internal partners to ensure published guidelines are consistent with the scope and scale of Raymond James’ international business. This requires building and maintaining strong relationships with all levels of the business, and additionally understanding Raymond James’ international business and offerings to develop pragmatic and effective solutions.