Job Description Summary

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical and analytical foundation, including experience with data analysis, scripting, and structured testing methodologies. The role will focus on executing test plans, validating indicator logic, and performing reconciliation to source systems to ensure completeness and accuracy of control outputs.

Additionally, the analyst will support ongoing management of the control inventory within ServiceNow, including updating control language, maintaining ownership assignments, documenting control narratives, and developing an understanding of underlying processes. The role will also involve analyzing control issues and indicator results, identifying anomalies, and applying critical thinking to develop and test edge-case scenarios and threshold-based behaviors.

This position requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across technology and risk teams to support a scalable and well-controlled environment.

Job Description

This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Experience

Foundational knowledge of IT risk and control concepts
Experience with programming, data analysis, or system testing
Experience with data analysis, scripting, or programming (e.g., Python, SQL, PowerShell)
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA/testing methodologies (unit, integration, UAT)
Ability to design and execute test cases, including edge cases and negative scenarios
Experience working with data sets, normalization, and comparison/reconciliation techniques
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and frameworks (e.g., vulnerability management, compliance standards)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Ability to document processes, testing results, and control narratives clearly for audit purposes

Responsibilities

Gather information and analyze risk data for recommendations to the risk modeling and risk scenarios.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.
Implement required security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.

Skills

Identify, assess, prioritize and manage risks.
Exposure to QA/testing practices or software development environments
Strong interest in cybersecurity, risk, and control assurance
Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and troubleshoot discrepancies
Strong communication skills with ability to document findings clearly
Create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports.
Model, analyze, assess, and quantify the impact and probability of various risk scenarios, and select the most appropriate course of action for the given situation.
Analyze potential solutions and create recommendations based on the expected benefits, costs, and overall value of the solution for key stakeholders.

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

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.

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