Department Leader- Compliance Risk

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

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Regulatory and Compliance

Position Requirements

What You Will Need:
 

• Bachelor's degree is required, and a graduate degree is preferred.    
• Minimum of 11 years of fiduciary risk and compliance experience is required and trust audit or regulatory examination experience is preferred.
• Must possess an advanced knowledge of fiduciary principles, applicable laws and regulations, and industry best practices
• Must possess the seasoned judgment necessary to independently interpret and apply legal and regulatory requirements and develop and implement methods to monitor operating practices for compliance with these requirements
• Must be able to analyze and interpret proposed and pending regulations to determine the impact to the firm
• Must be able to lead or facilitate enterprise-wide or specialized risk assessments
• Must have the ability to build collaborative relationships internally (e.g., with leaders and associates from the firm and each of the Trust Company's business areas) and externally (e.g., with industry peers, external auditors and regulators)
• Must have the courage to exercise influence and diplomatically persuade others to implement recommended actions
• This position requires the ability to effectively lead a group of high-performing attorneys and/or other compliance professionals.  The individual must be able to understand a wide range of regulations and regulatory issues and apply the facts of each situation to balance regulatory requirements with the firm's business goals and objectives.
• Series 7, 24 and 66 are required within 6 months of role.

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- a