Risk & Control Associate III

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.

Position

Schedule:

Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 16-Dec-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

The Wealth Management and Field Management (WMFM) 1st Line Risk Team work together to identify, assess, manage and elevate risks associated with the WMFM organization. The WMFM 1

LOD Risk Team works to implement and operate the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework. The WMFM 1

LOD Risk Team drives alignment to the standards, provides transparency and visibility related to the risks in the WMFM profile and helps to design and monitor risk mitigation plans that help the functional area manage risks.

• Develop, implement and execute the WMFM Business Process Risk Management program. Responsibilities include developing process maps and identifying optimization opportunities and control opportunities.
• Responsible for the documentation and ongoing support of our Functional/Divisional Standards.
• Provide insights to leadership for potential consideration in risk forums & escalates emerging risk concerns.
• Act as a resource to the team and assist divisional leaders and associates, as needed.
• Support the initiatives of the firm's ERM division in rolling out policies and standards to WMFM, as needed.

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: $84100

Hiring Maximum: $143100

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years risk management experience within financial services or wealth management.
• Hands‑on experience using process modeling tools such as Signavio, including creating process flows, identifying gaps, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Series 7 licensing or obtainable within 12 months of hire.

• Experience with Business Process Mapping with proven ability to collaborate with cross‑function teams to document end‑to‑end processes.

Current INTERNAL home-based associates:
While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status.

Candidates that live within 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.

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