What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accelerated Development Program (ADP) IT Associate- June 2022 Start Date position at Raymond James Financial?
Description
*Applying to the Accelerated Development Program- Information Technology job posting allows applicants to be considered for all tracks listed. *
ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Accelerated Development Program brings together top graduates in the field of Information Technology. This comprehensive program is a full-time opportunity designed to help you jumpstart your career with Raymond James. You will work in a collaborative environment while you develop skills in a core discipline, garner key professional competencies, and gain industry experience through a combination of development workshops, e-learning modules, and skills-based training. An integrated approach of teaching, self-study, and hands-on projects are combined to garner the skills necessary for roles such as application development, business analysis, information security, or system administration.
Participants are aligned to one of the technology disciplines below and paired with a mentor to work side-by-side on real-world projects while continuing their professional development.
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
The Application Development program runs for six months and focuses on learning a development discipline such as Front-End, Back-End, Database, or Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Participants will be assigned to an application development team and will work on a business project. Upon successful completion of the program, work will continue with a development team.
Applicants should have a minimum of three months of software development experience. JavaScript experience is highly preferred.
BUSINESS ANALYST
The Business Analysis program runs for twelve months and focuses on building skills to understand and articulate the underlying needs of the business to various audiences. Participants will be exposed to real-world assignments as part of a project team to gain exposure to products and services while strengthening their experience in the Business Analysis function. Upon successful completion of the program, work will continue within an area of business analysis and support.
Applicants should have basic knowledge of business operations and IT concepts, the ability to translate concepts to business and technical audiences, a strong investigative nature, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
The Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS) program runs for nine months and focuses on learning a specific facet of the Enterprise Solutions Organization. Depending upon the assigned discipline area, participants will be exposed to real-world assignments in IT Security Operations, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management Operations, Enterprise Services, Infrastructure, or Technology Risk Assurance. Upon successful completion of the program, work will continue within an area of ETS.
Applicants should have a strong technical background, a passion for information security and be able to demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
The System Administrator program runs for nine months and focuses on building skills to act as the primary support and central point of contact on large or multiple systems with significant impact across the firm. This role requires the ability to identify, research, analyze, and resolve system issues and problems and applies specialized domain knowledge in monitoring, assessing, analyzing, and/or evaluating processes and data. Participants will be exposed to real-world assignments as part of a team to gain exposure to technologies and services while strengthening their experience in the System Administration discipline. Upon successful completion of the program, work will continue within an area of Information Technology (IT).
Qualifications - External
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION
- Minimum of a B.S. in Computer Science, Cyber Security, MIS, ISOM, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or applicable degree demonstrating technical aptitude.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Active participation/leadership in a professional, community or academic organization.
- Relevant internships and/or work experience in applicable school or industry organizations.
- Strong record of academic achievement and interest in Information Technology.
ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
- Analysis: Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions.
- Communication: Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
- Exercising Judgment and Decision Making: Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
- Technical and Professional Knowledge: Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise.
- Building Effective Relationships: Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
- Client Focus: Make internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships.
At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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