VP – Risk Data & Analytics

Job Description

Under limited direction with a high level of autonomy, the Vice President of RJF Risk Data & Analytics will support the technology, platforms, data and analytics of RJF Risk Management across all financial and non-financial risk stripes. Drive development of critical analytics used in day to day risk management in conjunction with Risk Stripe Leads and Segment Chief Risk Officers.  Define risk technology infrastructure, data and tooling strategy in order to effectively identify, measure, monitor, control and report on risks on a timely and accurate basis.  Recruit, train and lead teams responsible for working with RJF Risk stakeholders and Technology to design and implement enterprise-level risk platform solutions with significant business impact to multiple Raymond James’ subsidiaries.  Reporting to the SVP of Risk Data & Analytics, this leader will regularly interact with federal and state regulators, Compliance, Audit, business unit executives, Raymond James enterprise technology functions and stakeholders across RJF Risk Management. Completes assignments with substantial latitude for autonomous actions or decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish RJF Risk’s systems and data solutions to align with changing regulatory and business environments in an effort to minimize the firm’s risk exposure while balancing business concerns.
• Develop and maintain advanced risk analytics solutions to assess exposures in market, credit, collateral, and liquidity risk management. Work closely with risk and business teams to enhance methodologies for risk measurement and monitoring.
• Oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of dynamic data visualization tools and reports providing real-time insights into risk trends, including ad hoc reporting
• Lead the evaluation, replacement, selection, and implementation of vendor tooling across Risk (Financial and Non-financial), in partnership with RJF Technology
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand data and reporting requirements and serve as an executor on designing and building high-quality data solutions, including detailed end-to-end documentation of solution.
• Develop a deep understanding of Raymond James Financial’s technology stack including, but not limited to data sources and storage, systems/data architecture, vendor tools, and the orchestration opportunities across the broader Risk technology ecosystem. 
• Implement a comprehensive risk data strategy that ensures high-quality, consistent, and well-governed data across the risk organization.
• Ensure accurate and timely regulatory risk reporting and interface with regulatory bodies on data-related matters as required.
• Service provider approach that fosters collaboration and demonstrates a team player mentality
• Recruits, trains, mentors and manages staff, identifies training needs and creates development plans.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications - External

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Federal Reserve, OCC, FINRA, SEC, and other relevant regulatory guidance
• Experienced in the implementation of new technologies and systems to enhance risk management capabilities.  Toolsets could include: Python, (Pandas, statsmodel, plotly etc.) SQL, Alteryx, Qlik, Tableau, Domo, PowerBI, Github, Data Build Tool (dbt), Model Op, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Redshift, Confluence, Azure DevOps
• Financial markets, products, financial advisory function, and investment process.
• Experienced in facilitating cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment of risk management objectives with overall business goals.
• Experience providing requirements to technical teams (e.g., developers, program managers, data analysts, etc.) tasked with delivering RJF Risk technology transformation initiatives.*
• Concepts, principles, and best practices of agile project/program management.

Skill in

• Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations.
• Demonstrating strong communication skills in all aspects of role that influence individuals outside of his or her span of control.
• Articulating technical concepts in a way that is widely consumable and understood by non-technologists and senior leaders
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience multitasking and managing multiple projects and short timelines.

Ability to

• Channel a genuine love of technology and a passion for data toward innovative technical solutions that protect Raymond James and its clients.
• Build strong working relationships with staff, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Navigate competing priorities in a rapidly changing landscape leveraging software/tools
• Capable of context switching from technical analysis to program management and execution.
• Analyze problem/situation to determine needs, wants, and goals.
• Identify and lead project teams, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating project activities.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed.
• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Keep all appropriate parties updated on decisions, changes, and other relevant information.

Education/Previous Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year College or university or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related fields
• MBA or master’s degree with strong academic credentials preferred
• Twelve (12) or more years’ experience supporting technical teams Risk Management, enterprise technology and/or analytics in financial services, banking, asset management, FinTech, or consulting OR ~
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.
• Strong understanding of risk-related regulatory requirements (e.g., OCC, FRB, FDIC, SEC, FINRA) and ability to apply data analytics to risk reporting and risk mitigation.

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Data Processing

Work Experience

Manager Experience - 10 to 15 years

Certifications

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

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. 

#LI-TG1