What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Technical Writer | End User Documentation position at Raymond James Financial, Inc.?
Job Description Summary
Note: This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in office a minimum of 50% of monthly business days at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location.This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.
Job Description
The Lead Technical Writer is a senior-level contributor responsible for creating clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation that supports technology initiatives for a primarily financial advisor audience. This role combines hands-on writing and editing with lead responsibilities, including guiding fellow writers and shaping documentation standards and best practices. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and skilled at translating technical concepts into language that is accessible and actionable for non-technical users.
Key Responsibilities:
Research, write, and edit end-user documentation, including user guides, FAQs, release notes, and in-app help for proprietary applications.
Oversee documentation deliverables across several product releases with varying timelines and priorities.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise language tailored for financial advisors and other non-technical users.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and product managers to gather and validate technical information.
Develop documentation approaches that align with advisor workflows, ensuring content supports real-world use cases.
Provide regular updates on documentation progress to product managers and leadership.
Provide feedback and guidance to fellow writers on tools, standards, and writing best practices.
Review and edit content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with editorial standards.
Help define documentation structure, tone, and style guidelines for consistency across all deliverables.
Maintain and update documentation templates and ensure proper use of authoring tools.
Ensure documentation adheres to regulatory, accessibility, and security standards where applicable.
Identify gaps in existing documentation and propose enhancements to improve user experience.
Contribute to improving documentation workflows and tools as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field.
Three (3) to five (5) years of technical writing experience.
Advanced proficiency with documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Adobe RoboHelp, SmartDocs).
Strong ability to translate technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a passion for clarity and consistency.
Ability to manage multiple writing projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience mentoring other writers.
Familiarity with financial services or enterprise technology environments.
Licenses/Certifications:
None required.
Education
Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Mass Communication, Bachelor’s: Public Relations, High School (HS) (Required)Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 yearsCertifications
Travel
Less than 25%Workstyle
HybridWe 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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