Work assignments revolve around specific transactions, which are staffed to ensure opportunity for junior members of the department. A typical transaction team includes a managing director or senior vice president, a vice president or an associate, and an analyst. As members of a specific industry-focused group, associates and analysts at Raymond James play an integral role in the department s activities and are given a high level of responsibility.
Analysts are always in contact with the senior management of our clients on transactions.
In short, the staffing model employed in Investment Banking allows senior investment bankers to counsel analysts through their early careers, rewarding success with increased responsibilities. Investment Banking attracts undergraduates from top universities through the Financial Analyst Program. These associates play an integral role in the department s activities and are given a high level of responsibility, including formulating new business proposals, developing company forecasts and valuations, evaluating merger and acquisition scenarios, and preparing documents relating to the capital markets process. Analysts quickly gain the transaction and client experience necessary for their professional development. The Financial Analyst Program is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates to obtain the experience needed to enter a top-ranked MBA program.