What Associates Are Saying
One of the best ways to gain insight into a company is by hearing what their associates have to say. Read what several Raymond James associates love about working for Raymond James.
Daren Pippio
Senior Vice President, Advisory Consulting
Asset Management Services
"The enthusiastic professionals, growth opportunities and commitment to balancing work and play distinguished Raymond James from other potential employers. My decision to grow my career here has yielded great returns, including solid business partnerships and strong friendships."
Jule Gerlach
Relationship Manager
Information Security Access Administration
"I’ve been presented with opportunities to challenge myself and excel in my career, thanks to Raymond James."
Rob Goff
Vice President, Retirement Choice
Private Client Group Administration
"Raymond James offers the flexibility to choose a career path suited to my specific needs and skill set. And the employee-centric culture, the great standing in the community and the friendly people make it an enjoyable place to start each day."
Caitlin Britt
Investment Banking Analyst (former OPTIONs candidate)
Investment Banking - Atlanta
"The OPTIONS program is a testament to the firm’s philosophy that investing in the careers of young professionals is beneficial not only to the professionals themselves, but to the future of the firm."
Angela Gingras
Vice President
Compliance
"For me, the financial services industry offers a fascinating career that provides a lifetime of learning. It is uncommon to work in an environment where everyone shares the same philosophies and pride in their company. I am glad to be a part of Raymond James and telling others about my firm."
Ryan Andrzejak
Alternative Investments Operations Analyst
Alternative Investment Group
"The service first mentality permeates throughout the entire firm. No one does things just for themselves – everyone is always looking out for each other."
Ibrahim Cisse
Assistant Vice President, Loan Accountant
Raymond James Bank
"In a way, my job could be seen as bland – its numbers, the economy, etc. – but the structure and elements around me allow me to be creative and come up with new ideas all the time."
Josh Johnson
Vice President, Strategy & Administration
Asset Management Services
"Raymond James offers all the opportunities of Wall Street but with the values and culture of Main Street. I love that I can take an idea and feel empowered to pursue that idea and make it happen."
Saad Rahmouni
Regional Compliance Manager
Raymond James Financial Services
"There are a lot of dynamic situations that occur every day, making no two days alike – that certitude that every day is going to be different is something I really enjoy about my job."
David Sisemore
Senior Vice President, Regional Management
Raymond James Financial Services
"The biggest difference between Raymond James then and Raymond James now is that nothing has changed. What you see is what you get. While the company has grown and evolved, we still rely on the same core principles we were founded on – client first, conservatism, independence and integrity."
Corliss Cole
Vice President, Sales & Service Support Manager
Raymond James Trust
"I see the opportunities for me to grow and learn, to leverage businessmen and women to allow me to be more successful than I’d ever imagined – minus the egos."
James White
Senior Manager, Retirement & Equity Plan Services
Human Resources Total Rewards
"The culture here is phenomenal, and it’s also consistent. Client first and family first. You walk through the halls and know people’s names that you met years ago and that creates a connection throughout the firm."
Chris Butler
Senior Vice President, Private Client Group Investment Products
Alternative Investment Group
"The fact that you’re expected to, empowered to and rewarded for putting clients’ interests first is a huge differentiator between Raymond James and our competitors. It’s a caring culture, a client-centric culture, a conservative culture, but it’s a growth-driven culture as well. It extends to everyone around here, in our community and around the U.S."
Tuyen Tu
Vice President, Cash Management
Private Client Banking