Senior Director, Strategic Advisory

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)

Remote

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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Position Requirements

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree is required with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

• Advanced Degree(s) or Certification(s) in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Analytics is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant work experience, with a preference for analytical and/or core strategy work within Wealth Management. Management consulting experience is preferred

• Depth of knowledge of principles and practices in 2+ specific fields of specialization (ex. Advice channels, Service models, Capabilities and Technologies).

• Sophisticated executive demeanor, comfortable functioning at the highest levels of client organizations; excellent presentation skills, including strong verbal and writing capabilities.

• Seasoned leader with strong entrepreneurial drive, who thrives on intellectual challenge and raises the bar in terms of client service delivery.
• Demonstrable problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills are required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required as the position will be responsible for significant thought leadership.

• Experience contributing to high-impact strategy assignments.
• Record of accomplishment of influencing, developing, and delivering strategy in midsize to large complex organizations.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization.