Due Diligence Analyst II

Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL Reference Code: 0800365 Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through experience and formal training to work with the Due Diligence Officers.  Will communicate daily with outside investment managers, the Asset Management (AMS) sales force and the Financial Advisors.  The main focus is to perform complete and thorough due diligence on the current and potential Raymond James Consulting Services (RJCS) investment managers and Freedom (mutual fund) managers.  Guidance is provided to perform varied, complex due diligence functions with the responsibility for making non-routine decisions. Regular contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify, and provide facts and information.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Participates in analyst teams to provide job related input.· Assists in maintaining the “A Closer Look”, the Due Diligence booklet of RJCS manager portfolio characteristics and performance reports, published on a quarterly basis.· Identifies potential process improvements to increase efficiency in processing or analyzing due diligence.· Assists in interpreting investment performance, with thorough knowledge of all performance formulas, calculations, and understanding of CFA/GIPS and SEC Compliance.· Attends conference calls and meets with portfolio managers and analysts concerning investment processes and products.· Assists in generating creative new projects from Excel, Access, Word, Informa PSN, FactSet, Callan, Morningstar, and Mercer.· Maintains spreadsheets and databases related to portfolio analysis.· Assists with requests for immediate projects and also investment performance-type questions from AMS Sales Team and Financial Advisors.· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:· Intermediate concepts, practices, and procedures of Due Diligence.· Intermediate investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.· Financial markets and products.· Quantitative and qualitative understanding of the investment management business and performance measurement.   Skill in:· Performance calculations.· Analyzing financial information.· Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets. Ability to:· Produce accurate information on products and projects.· Exhibit excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, as this position will be a contact point for Financial Advisors who wish to talk in detail about all aspects of AMS and specifics about investment managers and performance reporting.· Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.· Attend to detail while maintaining the big picture orientation.· Read, interpret, analyze and apply information from professional publications· Meet many deadlines to provide quarterly and monthly data to internal associates and external Financial Advisors.· Work independently as well in a team environment.· Assist in leading meetings and contribute to team efforts by ensuring all relevant information is included in the outcomes. Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:· Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in related field and a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience at a broker/dealer or investment firm.~or~· Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. Licenses/Certifications:· Series 7· CFA I About us We take pride in providing innovative, individual financial planning and investment alternatives to a discriminating client base. While our mission is specific, our own needs are broad and we rely on a committed, diversely talented group of associates and experts - from electricians to financial attorneys - to enable and sustain our success. As a firm that has built a reputation on its commitment to independence and individuality, we value and reward the contributions of our associates. Everyone has an opportunity to make an impact at Raymond James. EOE-Drug Free Workplace