Chief of Staff - Wealth Management and Field Management

Position Type

Home Office

Position Schedule

Full-Time

EEO Statement

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Location

Missouri, St. Louis

Company Description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued.  Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. 

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. 

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
 

External Flexible Work Option(s)

Hybrid

Awards and Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong.  We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Country

United States

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Position Requirements

Knowledge and Skills: 
•    Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with a high degree of autonomy
•    Strong leadership, systems-thinking and influencing skills
•    Empathetic leader with high EQ to collaborate and influence across the firm 
•    Ability to facilitate senior leader planning and strategy discussions, clarify understanding and translate into key actions 
•    Critical thinking and problem-solving with ability to synthesize and communicate complex information
•    Highly organized with attention to detail, balanced with ability to see broad picture and identify path forward
•    Strong process and project management skills with proven ability to execute
•    Proven success in leading/sponsoring large initiatives or projects 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Flexible and able to operate effectively in an ambiguous environment and work well under pressure
•    Growth mindset, continuously seeking ways to improve contribution and impact

Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor's Degree required
•    7-10 years professional experience with at least three years in leadership 

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Advanced Degree (Masters or MBA)
•    Strong writing skills 
•    Consultative experience with a focus on operations management
•    Strong project management skills

**Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**
 
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:  Current home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

Salary Information

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edwa