Acquisitions Analyst I (Affordable Housing Investments Group, Feasibility) - St. Petersburg

Raymond James

Posted 22 days ago

Full Time

Saint Petersburg, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

The analyst will participate in developing investment recommendations for portfolio managers by creating and amending quantitative models to analyze market developments, estimate risks, and quantify potential rewards. Responsibilities also include supporting the investment team with complex activities like monitoring financial performance and preparing ad hoc reports.

This Acquisitions Analyst I position is ideal for recent graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. It requires 7-12 months of general experience and the ability to analyze data, assess risks, and develop investment recommendations. A Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) certification is also required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Data Analysis

Quantitative Modeling

Risk Assessment

Financial Performance Monitoring

Ad Hoc Reporting

Financial Policy Development

Trend Analysis

Market Research

Investment Recommendation

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Participate in developing investment recommendations for portfolio manages relating to existing and potential investments, through developing and amending quantitative models to analyze and forecast market developments, estimating risks, identifying factors influencing investment decisions, and quantifying potential risks and rewards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
  • Support the investment team on more-complex activities by monitoring financial performance and preparing ad hoc reports using a wide variety of existing processes, procedures, and precedents.
  • Support the analysis and assessment of risks to determine whether they are within the agreed risk appetite.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.


Skills

  • Determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.
  • Analyze and research client and market conditions and facts in order to develop a full and comprehensive understanding of the client and its market to enable maximum returns.
  • Identify, assess, prioritize and manage risks.
  • Analyze potential solutions and create recommendations based on the expected benefits, costs, and overall value of the solution for key stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting (Required), Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required), Bachelor’s: Finance (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 7 to 12 months

Certifications

Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Resident

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. 

Raymond James

Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF). Through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has approximately 8,700 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.26 trillion (as of 10/25/2023). Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.

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