2026 MBA : Assistant to the Chair, Executive Strategy Program- Full Time (St. Petersburg, FL)

Raymond James Assistant To The Chair (A2C), Executive Strategy Program

One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could be the place you build a career beyond your expectations.

Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, Raymond James Financial (NYSE : RJF) is a broadly diversified financial services firm engaged in investment and financial planning, capital markets, asset management, and banking. Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions.

Raymond James has over 8,700 financial advisors serving clients with over $1.5 trillion in assets (as of fiscal year end 2024). The firm was founded in 1962, went public in 1983, and has been in the S&P 500 since 2017. At Raymond James, we value associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options. We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit and business needs.

Job Summary

There's no better place to begin your post-MBA career than at the top. The Raymond James Assistant to the Chair (A2C), Executive Strategy Program is an exclusive, fast-track management development program that offers high-performing, self-motivated, experienced individuals the opportunity to acquire and hone the management and leadership skills necessary to succeed at the highest levels of the firm. With only 2 A2Cs per year, the mission of the role is to support and work alongside members of the Executive Leadership Team, in addition to the chair and the CEO, leading special projects and initiatives that shape the firm's strategy, business development, and ongoing success. Over the course of the 2-year program, A2Cs learn from some of the most respected minds in the financial services industry and regularly participate in meetings of the board of directors and other senior-level management sessions. Alumni of the A2C program have risen to the most senior levels of the firm, including CEO, and today lead functions spanning strategy, marketing, risk, and finance. Many head major business lines as senior leaders in investment banking, asset management, and capital markets.

Duties and Responsibilities

Developing long-term strategic plans in partnership with senior leaders, serving as an integral part of the long-range planning process

Driving large-scale initiatives from origination through execution, including :

Preparing project proposals and plans

Developing an understanding of business cases behind initiatives and motivating factors for stakeholders

Locating, gathering and analyzing information on potential solutions to evaluate impacts on the firm

Reviewing and analyzing financial justification for projects

Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations to senior leaders

Monitoring competitor movements and evaluating strategic implications

Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with various functional areas across the organization

Performing other duties and responsibilities as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to :

Lead cross-functional initiatives without direct reporting authority

Operate independently with little direct supervision

Lead others in providing a high level of customer service

Use collaborative skills in encouraging and supporting team participation

Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Analyze issues, evaluate alternatives, develop proposals, and present recommendations

Proactively address issues and develop solutions

Knowledge of :

Business planning and analysis

Advanced principles of finance and banking

Financial markets and products

Concepts and principles of corporate strategy

Skill in :

Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations

Implementing process improvement initiatives

Managing projects using established project management methodologies

Planning projects, coordinating and reporting activities across organizational lines

Preparing surveys, summaries and written recommendations

Educational / Previous Experience Requirements

Currently enrolled in the second year of a fully accredited full-time MBA program or recently graduated from a fully accredited full-time MBA program

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant business experience

Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT / EAD)

Bachelor's degree

Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and / or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses / Certifications

May require FINRA / NASAA licensure during tenure

Location : St. Petersburg office

Hybrid; In-office 4-5 days / week

Travel : 5% of the time