Log In
Sign Up
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision, uses knowledge and skills obtained through education and/or experience to manage the firm’s enterprise environmental, risk, and governance (“ESG”) program. Supports management of complex projects that are broad in nature with responsibility for recommending solutions and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Maintains contact with business leaders across the firm in order to perform job duties.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Works cross-functionally with leaders to ensure implementation of the enterprise ESG strategy and manage related internal status reporting efforts.
• Monitors ESG program metrics, maintaining internal scorecards for the ESG Committee and enterprise ESG program.
• Prepares materials for a variety of senior-level meetings, including the quarterly RJF ESG Committee and RJF Board of Directors. Takes and maintains meeting minutes during such meetings.
• Collaborates with associates and management at all levels of the firm.
• Stays abreast of evolving ESG national and regional regulatory requirements, as well as evolving ESG trends and best practices.
• Participates in meetings, as well as develops presentations for executive management.
• Builds and maintains key relationships with stakeholders demonstrating a culture of engagement and assistance.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of
• The firm’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
• ESG initiatives, frameworks, and ratings systems such as the IFRS Standards 1 and 2, Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and CDP.
• Finance and investor landscape as it relates to ESG.
Skill in
• Project management.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Identifying trends and implementing appropriate action plans.
• Strong communication and writing skills, with attention to detail and appreciation for documenting processes and procedures.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication and spreadsheets.
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to be able to multi task, complete projects on time and on budget, and be able to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to
• Prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
• Learn new concepts within a fast-paced and rapidly evolving space.
• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Gather information, identify trends, and apply findings to present recommendations.
• Organize, manage and track multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment; and maintain accuracy on completed work.
• Project a positive, professional image with both internal and external business contacts.
• Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
Education/Previous Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Business Administration, preferably with a major in Finance or a related field. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial services, ideally in ESG, sustainability, corporate finance, consulting, auditing, or equity research.
• OR ~
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
Licenses/Certifications
• None Required
Travel
Travel Required
Travel Required: No
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm’s core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Job :
Project Management
Primary Location :
US-FL-St. Petersburg-Saint Petersburg
Organization :
RJF Corporate
Schedule :
Full-time
Shift :
Day Job
Travel :
No
Eligible for Discretionary Bonus :
Yes
