2026 Summer Associate - Fixed Income Sales/Trading (New York, NY)

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. 

 

Summer Associate Job Summary  

Under immediate supervision, performs routine department work using specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience and/or specialized training. Performs analytical work and related assignments that support Senior Analysts & Traders and clients in an assigned industry. Responsible for thorough analysis of projects, preparing cash flow analyses, offering circulars and other documents related to the offerings, and client presentations, as well as conducting research related to existing and prospective clients. May be responsible for complete projects or specific aspects of them, depending on their complexity and scope. As interns gain experience, they are expected to increase their capacity to process a larger portion of a given transaction. Guidance is provided to perform varied work that is difficult in nature requiring evaluation, originality and ingenuity to make moderately complex decisions. 

This is a temporary role. 

 

The summer associate position is a temporary role. 

 

Start Date: Monday, June 1, 2026 

End Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, up to 40 hours per week. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Completes spreadsheet financial models for assigned industry. 

• Formulates new transaction proposals. 

• May assist in development of financial analyses including revenue models, running the numbers, debt profiles and refinancing and cash flow analysis. 

• Helps in preparation of client pitch books.