Strategy Analyst III - Compensation 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

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

Search Headquarters Positions by Area of Interest

Finance

Position Requirements

What You'll Need: 

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in a business discipline such as accounting, finance, economics, data science, or analytics (or relevant work experience)
• 7+ years of relevant work experience

What Could Set You Apart: 

• Strong understanding of agile product management
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence and data extraction tools such as SQL or Power Query
• Deep experience with financial business processes and incentive compensation design
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact
• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field preferred

Functional/Technical Qualifications: 

• Ability to independently prioritize and execute across multiple high-impact initiatives with minimal direction
• Ability to define business problems, shape analytical approaches, and translate strategy into business and technical requirements
• Advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and complex modeling expertise applied to ambiguous business challenges
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and executive-level presentations
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial statements
• Ability to synthesize complex financial and strategic concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences
• Ability to lead, influence, and align diverse stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership

Problem Solving:
Issues are often complex, ambiguous, and high-impact in nature. The Strategy Analyst III must independently frame problems, determine appropriate analytical approaches, and develop solutions that influence firm-wide strategy. This role is respon