Senior Risk & Control Associate - Firm Strategy

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

What you'll need: 

• College degree 
• 6+ years of risk management experience required
• Experience in building relationships and networks, at varying levels in the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor communication based on the audience

What could set you apart: 

• Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Finance, Risk Management or Data Science preferred) 
• Advanced degree or industry designation preferred
• Previous experience with investment advisory or wealth management preferred
• Risk management experience, financial regulatory compliance 
• Knowledge of AI/ML models  
• Understanding of AI bias detection, explainability tools (SHAP, LIME), and model validation techniques 
• Familiarity with programming languages used in financial modeling (Python, R, SQL) and cloud AI solutions (AWS, Azure) 
• Experience with financial industry regulations (SEC, FINRA, Basel III, GDPR, AI Act) 
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks in financial services 
• Familiarity with AI risk management frameworks and guidance (NIST, ISO/IEC 23894, OECD) 
• Ability to translate AI risks into financial and regulatory impact assessments 

**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 home-based associates please note: Even as a hybrid posted role you are eligible to