VP, Risk Strategy & Change Management

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Uses extensive knowledge and skills to partner closely with the Head of Risk Strategy & Operations and the Raymond James Financial (RJF) Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in developing, driving, and executing the RJF Risk Organization's strategic agenda. Leads strategy execution, change management, business process improvement, and selected business management activities across the RJF Risk Organization. Drives multi-year roadmaps and long-range plans; identifies and advances opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize cost, and deliver measurable business outcomes, including through adoption of Artificial Intelligence-enabled solutions where appropriate. Partners with Technology, Analytics, and business teams to ensure innovation efforts are grounded in business need, supported by appropriate governance, and focused on real, impactful outcomes. Also coordinates Risk's involvement in strategic change activities including M&A, new business, new products, and top priorities requiring the engagement of the RJF Risk Organization or otherwise materially impacting the RJF Risk Organization, ensuring timely evaluation of risk management implications and effective executive decision support. Leads a team and builds a broad understanding of the broader Risk Strategy & Operations mandate, including governance, communications, operating discipline, strategic resource allocation, and stakeholder management.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Enterprise risk management, risk governance, and the operating environment of a large financial institution that operates predominantly in the wealth management space.
Strategic planning, transformation governance, and change management methodologies.
Business process design, operating model effectiveness, and cost optimization approaches.
Artificial Intelligence concepts, use-case evaluation, and governance considerations relevant to financial services and risk management.
Risk operations, including process and system landscape.
New business, new product, and transaction-related governance processes and the role of Risk in evaluating, challenging, and supporting strategic business decisions.
Regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management.
Risk identification, risk appetite, review and challenge, and risk acceptance frameworks.
Risk governance structure and design.
Risk policy and procedures.
Resource planning, budgeting, and management reporting.
Leading large, cross-functional strategic initiatives with multiple stakeholders and complex interdependencies.
Translating strategy into executable roadmaps, long-range plans, governance routines, milestones, and performance measures.
Driving organizational change, adoption, and accountability in complex and highly regulated environments.
Identifying and executing opportunities for process improvement, simplification, productivity gains, and cost optimization.
Evaluating and advancing innovation opportunities, including Artificial Intelligence-enabled capabilities, with a focus on business value, return on investment, and measurable outcomes.
Working across all levels and facets of organizations and influencing senior leaders without sole reliance on formal authority.
Planning and scheduling work to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
Preparing oral and/or written reports, executive updates, and Board-level presentations.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and develop practical resolutions.
Project management and governance skills with experience successfully completing long- and short-term initiatives.
Managing teams and directing the work of others.
Ability to balance short- and long-term goals.
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize complex, high‑volume, and sometimes conflicting information to accurately diagnose issues and drive effective problem solving.
Encourage and foster a risk culture balanced with innovation and collaboration.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with management, customers, vendors, regulators, and staff.
Deliver crisp presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and the Board of Directors.
Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Build strong relationships across Risk, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Technology, Analytics, Operations, and other enterprise partners.
Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate, and lead the work of others.
Coach and mentor others.
Demonstrate the ability to lead effectively in uncertain and evolving environments by discerning opportunities, sustaining stability, and guiding others through targeted coaching to achieve significant progress.

Nice To Haves

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)

Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of Risk Strategy & Operations, the CRO, and senior Risk leaders to translate strategic priorities into multi-year roadmaps, annual objectives, and long-range plans for the RJF Risk Organization.
Drive the development, maintenance, and governance of Risk's multi-year roadmaps and long-range plans, ensuring alignment with firm strategy, regulatory priorities, and organizational capacity.
Lead the portfolio of strategic initiatives and change efforts across the Risk Organization, including integration with major firmwide transformation programs and risk-specific transformation initiatives.
Lead the design and execution of a transformational change program that builds organizational readiness by mobilizing stakeholder commitment, applying change management methodologies, and embedding sustainable outcomes into day-to-day execution.
Identify, assess, prioritize, and drive business process efficiency and cost optimization opportunities across the Risk Organization.
Lead the evaluation and business adoption of innovative solutions, including Artificial Intelligence-enabled capabilities, to improve productivity, insight generation, scalability, and decision support, with a clear focus on return on investment and practical business outcomes.
Partner with Technology, Analytics, and business teams to shape, prioritize, implement, and measure solutions; ensure use cases are grounded in business need, operating realities, governance requirements, and value realization.
Lead analysis and recommendations related to budget optimization, capacity planning, and strategic resource allocation across the Risk Organization in partnership with the Head of Risk Strategy & Operations.
Evaluate operating models, workflows, governance routines, management reporting, and organizational structures, and recommend enhancements to improve effectiveness, scalability, transparency, and resiliency.
Lead orchestration activities for Risk related to new business initiatives, new product reviews, and other strategic change activities, including transaction-related activities where applicable, coordinating risk management assessments, stakeholder alignment, and executive decision support.
Partner with Risk leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate the operational, governance, and risk management implications of business expansion, product innovation, and other strategic changes.
Lead preparation and coordination of presentations, updates, and other materials for senior management, executive committees, regulators, and the Board to promote consistency and clarity across Risk.
Support communication and engagement efforts that reinforce risk culture, accountability, and alignment with the firm's strategic priorities and corporate vision.
Partner with department leaders to identify organizational, operational, and execution risks within the Risk Organization and develop mitigation strategies.
Partner with control, governance, and functional leaders to support policy adherence, issue management, RCSA activities, and related operating discipline for the Risk Organization.
Serve as a delegate to the Head of Risk Strategy & Operations in selected forums, working groups, and cross-functional initiatives, progressively assuming broader exposure across the Risk Strategy & Operations mandate.
Complete strategic projects and initiatives at the direction of the Head of Risk Strategy & Operations and/or CRO.
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports; establish priorities; monitor execution; and build a high-performing team aligned to organizational objectives.