Risk Management Specialist, Operations

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

Arizona, Tempe, 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, Onsite

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

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Country

United States

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Position Requirements

A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required. Concentrations in business, accounting, finance or management are preferred.
4+ years of experience in financial services (i.e. brokerage, mutual funds, insurance, asset management, etc.) preferred. Should include experience evaluating and implementing controls.
Audit or compliance background preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, including presenting information to third-party vendor leadership and senior management both verbally and in writing. Experience addressing questions / inquiries from external organizations such as FINRA, SEC, Audit, Compliance, and Field Supervision is preferred.
Ability to extract, manipulate and leverage relevant data when managing risk and making related decisions. Experience is required in using data mining/analysis tools.
Must be able to make decisions in gray areas where little or no guidance is available. Consistent use of good judgment required, as decisions are complex, non-routine, risk-based judgment with high financial risk.
Ability to collaborate, drive change and lead/influence others without formal authority.
Additional attributes that would set this individual up for success.                    o          Series 7 and 99
                    o          Experienced with Power BI
                    o          Advanced Excel knowledge

**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026,  candidates that live within 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.**  
 
Current INTERNAL 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 offeri