2026 Summer Internship – RJ Bank Private Client Banking Sales Intern – St. Petersburg, FL

Job Description Summary

Follow established procedures to perform tasks and receive general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and varied complexity. Some judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to apply to more complex assignments.

Job Description

Raymond James Overview 

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

Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. 

At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values 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 on the basis of merit and business needs. 

 

Internship Program Overview  

Raymond James is the place where good people grow and nowhere is that better demonstrated than in our internship program. During the immersive experience, you will engage with and implement the firm’s core values through our five guiding behaviors. Featuring comprehensive orientation, onsite and remote training sessions in professional development, networking events, a speaker series, and volunteer opportunities, you will be equipped with knowledge of the business and culture to help you build relationships and develop skillsets for the internship and your future.   

To be eligible for the summer 2026 internship program, you must be a junior standing candidate pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with a graduate date of May 2027. Most positions are based in St. Petersburg with other available locations depending on company need.  

Candidates who successfully complete the internship program have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role at Raymond James after graduation.  

 

Department Overview 

Private Client Banking (PCB) at Raymond James supports the complex needs of our clients by offering a range of lending and banking solutions, along with educational resources for advisors and branch professionals.  Our goal is to simplify access to capital through products like mortgages, securities based lines of credit (SBL), tailored lending and cash solutions.   

PCB operates through a collaborative, team-based model that pairs field based Banking Consultants with internal sales support from our Home Office.  This summer internship provides an opportunity to learn more about the SBL product suite and gain insight into how PCB delivers education and support across the advisors and branch professionals.   

 

Job Summary 

Under direct supervision, the Private Client Banking Intern will work closely with both the Securities Based Lending Consulting and Education & Engagement teams.  This role focuses on delivering exceptional service, assisting with educational content, and supporting sales team resources.  This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to lending products, sales enablement strategies, and the broader financial services environment. The intern will assist with advisor inquiries;