Data Governance & Risk Analyst III

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

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

What Experience You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in roles related to data governance, data management, data operations, and/or data strategy, including:
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks and data risk control environments, including control design, evidence expectations, and remediation processes.
  • Understanding of audit methodologies (internal and external) and regulatory expectations related to data in the financial services industry.
  • Familiarity with data lifecycle management, privacy requirements, metadata management, and data quality best practices.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing without authority across technical and non-technical partners.
  • Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and risk analysis skills.
  • Ability to work through ambiguous issues and translate regulatory or risk concepts into practical, actionable guidance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clear, concise, and neutral language.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of wealth management regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC Books & Records, Reg S‑P, Reg BI, FINRA rules).
• Expertise in governance assurance, RCSA programs, and risk and control taxonomies.
• Understanding of emerging data and AI regulatory considerations.
• Data storytelling and risk narrative development.
• Advanced documentation, policy interpretation, and control assurance capabilities.
• Proven success coaching senior leaders on data and risk topics.

**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home off