Investment Optimization & Risk Analyst

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

What Experience You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other quantitative subjects. Graduate degree in quantitative discipline or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in portfolio construction, portfolio optimization, or investment risk management, or 7 years' experience in investment management preferred.
• Demonstrated strong interest in investment risk, portfolio optimization and portfolio construction.
• Progress toward completion of professional designations such as FRM® and/or CFA® strongly preferred.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses required (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate analysis into actionable insights.
• Proficiency with AI, databases, programming languages, and investment risk platforms, including Microsoft Office, R, Python, Tableau, FactSet, Aladdin Risk, MSCI BarraOne, Axioma, Bloomberg, or comparable tools.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with investment professionals across multiple disciplines in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.

What Could Set you Apart:

• Strong knowledge of various types of investments, asset classes, and capital markets.
• Strong understanding of and ability to manage multi-asset portfolio investment risk and/or optimization platform on a day-to-day basis.
•  5 to 7 years' experience with multi-factor risk models i.e. FactSet, Aladdin, MSCI, Axioma, etc.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio construction, portfolio optimization, and/or portfolio risk management.
• 5 to y years' experience with portfolio optimization platforms i.e. FactSet Axioma, MSCI, Aladdin, etc.
• Strong knowledge of measurement and evaluation techniques for a broad array of investment risks, including market, multi-factor, liquidity, and concentration risks.