Edward Jones

Senior Business Support Specialist, Discretionary Trading

Edward Jones • $88K — $105K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred
  • SIE and Series 99 required within 89 days; Series 7 within 12 months
  • 7 years of experience in financial services or project management
  • Strong project management and business systems analysis skills
  • Critical thinking and sound judgment required

Responsibilities

  • Lead coordination to ensure processes and controls mitigate risk
  • Create and modify controls to enhance the control environment
  • Influence design changes to ensure data accessibility for controls
  • Partner with leaders to execute Firm Priorities deliverables
  • Leverage data for insights and proactive risk mitigation
  • Determine workflows from qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Act as subject matter expert in product emphasis
  • Provide coaching and guidance to develop associates
  • Plan and execute projects, tools, and system enhancements
  • Act as a technical consultant across divisions
  • Implement process improvements for efficiency
  • Analyze and communicate issues from multiple stakeholder perspectives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and influential environment
  • Emphasis on continuous learning and professional development
  • Chance to lead and mentor new associates and interns
  • Strong partnership and collaboration culture across teams
  • Involvement in high-visibility firm projects and product enhancements
Full Job Description
Opportunity Overview

Overview:

In the Operations Trading Capability, we provide clients, branch teams, and associates accurate, timely, and intuitive trading experiences through:
  • Diverse, skilled, and engaged associates and leaders who embrace continuous learning adaptability, and open idea sharing
  • Demonstrating partnership with each other, users, and other key stakeholders - "One Edward Jones"
  • Scalable, controlled, and compliant processes and systems

The Discretionary Trading area is responsible for trading controls and exception oversight for the firm's advisory programs. This is a fast-paced environment where you have the opportunity to influence the future of our work and of the firm's Investment Advisory Platforms.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead area planning and coordination to ensure process and controls are in place to mitigate risk for the firm/client, maintain regulatory compliance, and prepare for business continuity.
  • Create and modify appropriate controls and WSPs to maintain strong control environment as enhancements are delivered. Address risk through continuous evaluation and improvement.
  • Influence design of CWO and digital changes to ensure appropriate data is assessable to build and maintain effective completeness controls.
  • Partner with area leaders to translate strategy of Firm Priorities deliverables to execution.
  • Leverage data for insights, reporting, and control design to inform business decisions and proactively mitigate risk.
  • Determine appropriate workflows as a result of qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Act as subject matter expert in assigned product area(s) of emphasis.
  • Provides feedback, coaching, training, and guidance to help develop other associates; takes a leadership role in the development of new associates/interns; and may lead other associates.
  • Plan, lead, and execute projects, enhancements, and processes including the launch of new products or product partners, enhancements to existing tools and systems, and high-visibility firm priorities.
  • Act as technical consultant with business and product leaders from multiple divisions and with varying levels of influence. Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and help mobilize strategy.
  • Implement process improvement and efficiency opportunities throughout department.
  • Thoroughly understand, analyze, and appropriately communicate the issues from multiple stakeholder points of view to conclude the best possible outcome for clients, branches, product partners/vendors, and the firm.
  • Maintain strong relationships with multiple product teams to influence effort prioritization to help drive the optimal strategy for the area.


Position Requirements

What Experience You'll Need:
  • Bachelors degree or advanced degree preferred.
  • SIE and Series 99 required within 89 days of start date (US); Series 7 required within 12 months of start date (US). Outside the US, appropriate country-specific licenses required.
  • Generally, 7 years of experience working with tools/systems, and/or project experience in product or financial services industry or combination of experience and education.
  • Strong project management, business system analysis and/or Information Systems (IS) experience needed.
  • Critical thinking skills and sound judgment are required in order to know when to seek assistance from another subject matter expert, leader, or Partner.

**Candidates that live within in 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.**

About Edward Jones

Edward Jones provides investment advisory and management services to individual investors. It also offers wealth management, retirement and college savings plans, insurance, and advisory services.

Edward Jones Careers

Join the thriving team at Edward Jones and be part of a company renowned for its commitment to professional growth and innovation. As a leader in the financial services industry, Edward Jones offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower you to shape your future and foster a culture of leadership and diversity.

Opportunities Await

At Edward Jones, we are constantly expanding our team with roles that challenge and reward our employees. Explore a range of positions that suit your skills and career ambitions, from entry-level to senior leadership roles. Whether you're looking for a full-time position or an internship, Edward Jones provides a platform for growth and learning.

Innovate and Lead

Step into a role at Edward Jones and join a culture steeped in innovation and leadership. Our professionals are at the forefront of developing new strategies for financial management, helping to drive the company forward while maintaining our commitment to client-centric solutions.

Grow With Us

Career growth is not just a possibility at Edward Jones—it is a promise. We are dedicated to your professional development through comprehensive training programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to your growth is matched by our dedication to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all team members have the opportunity to thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Edward Jones is committed to offering a supportive work environment where every team member feels valued. Enjoy competitive benefits, including health, retirement plans, and family-friendly policies that make balancing your professional and personal life easier. Our culture promotes teamwork, respect, and integrity, all foundational to our business ethos.

Join Our Team

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Edward Jones is hiring! We are looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals to join our team. Bring your unique skills and perspective, and help us continue to offer top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

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Edward Jones: A Place Where Careers Flourish

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Learn more about Edward Jones
Size
50,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1997
* Ladders Estimates

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