Senior Risk & Control Associate

You could say we're at the center of the center.

Here at Edward Jones the client is our single focus and our relationships with them are the measure of everything we do. And Service and Operations divisions are at the center of it all. We support our clients, branch teams and headquarter associates in providing the best possible experience. Advocate for our more than 7 million clients through regulation communication, fraud protection and managing their investment distributions. Protect their investments by mitigating risk. And innovate new ways of working. Using insights to create solutions for the future - in the here and now.

Job Overview

Position Schedule : Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 24-Nov-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Team Overview :

In the Operations division at Edward Jones, you'll focus on creating the ideal client and branch experience. From account opening to trade settlement and movement of client cash and securities, to statement production and tax reporting, Operations is involved every step of the way. As the backbone of the branch, your work will support all client transactions and processing through the life cycle of the client relationship. Through strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration, you'll continuously identify opportunities for operational efficiency and risk mitigation, supporting the firm in its key objectives.

What You'll Do :

As a Senior Risk Manager, you'll assist division leaders in effectively controlling the risks associated with business activities via the execution of firm's Enterprise Risk Management framework for identifying, assessing, treating, monitoring, reporting and escalating risks. While this position is an individual contributor role, the person in this position will work in partnership with internal stakeholders, including divisional leadership, as well as risk representatives from across the organization. This is an individual contributor role. Internally, the position title will be Senior Risk & Control Associate.

Responsibility Summary :

• Serve as the incident and issue management coordinator for one or more functional areas of the firm to assist with identification, evaluation, escalation and reporting of potential Enterprise incidents and issues
• Responsible for carrying out risk and control activities per the Enterprise Risk Management Program as well as any divisional-required elements
• Understands and advises team on division processes, historical risk results, firm policies / programs including all Enterprise Risk Management Program Framework and Standards
• Assist Business Owners in ensuring policies, standards and procedures are consistent with ERM policies and standards
• Supports business risk owners in evaluating remediation strategies and control enhancements
• Executes risk management procedural requirements for open out of appetite risks including root cause analysis, action plan development, evidence, and remediation documentation including supporting and challenging business risk owners on action plan effectiveness
• Reviews emerging risk concerns and provides early warning on key risks with divisional leadership; works to develop, inventory and report on KRIs for the division
• Use the firm's GRC tool to document Enterprise incidents and issues
• Assists leadership in developing reporting and analyzing results for inclusion in risk forums
• Acts as resource to team and assists divisional associates
• Assists in development of risk training and education to business partners
• Stays informed on risk industry and educational / development opportunities

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts : health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Hiring Minimum : $99200

Hiring Maximum : $168900

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Skills / Requirements

What You'll Need :

What Could Set You Apart :

Current INTERNAL home-based associates : While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status . Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

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Awards & 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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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 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.

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