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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

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

Country

United States

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Investment Products and Strategy

Position Requirements

What Experience You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 18 months of experience within financial services.
• FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 or 66, required: additional Series 57 license is needed within 3 months of hire.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk, evaluate alternatives, and make informed decisions.
• Strong quantitative aptitude and high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience within equity trading, capital markets, or investment management environments.
• Knowledge of U.S. equity market structure, execution venues, order types, and best execution practices.
• Prior client service experience within a financial services organization.
• Advanced professional designations such as CFA, CFP®, CPA, MBA, or progress toward completion.
• Experience leveraging data and technology to drive business outcomes.
  • Proficiency with analytical and reporting tools such as: Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, VBA, Python, and/or Microsoft Excel
• Experience with workflow automation, business intelligence, or AI tools.
• Curiosity and passion for financial markets, market microstructure, and trading technology.

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. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account,