Senior Risk & Control Associate | Operations

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 10-Feb-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

This role will engage key stakeholders in the Operations division to facilitate risk assessment coverage. Responsible for identifying, monitoring, and assessing emerging risks that arise from strategy, business, industry, and regulators and then ensuring that the risks are addressed by Operations business owners through effective processes and controls. Effectively controls the risks associated with business activities via the execution of firm's Enterprise Risk Management framework for identifying, assessing, treating, mitigating, monitoring, reporting and escalating risks.

• Execute cross divisional risk assessments over firm strategic initiatives
• Contemporaneous risk assessments over processes to ensure significant risks are addressed, with regards to financial, reputational, legal, regulatory, and operational impacts
• Assess design of controls and determine if there are any gaps
• Active teaming with business owners, leaders and other risk functions across the firm to understand end to end process risks
• Critical analysis of residual risk severity and required business response
• Effective communication of risk information to senior leadership to provide insight and drive accountability
• Identify, socialize and drive action on cross divisional risk assessment process enhancements to continually improve planning, execution, and reporting
• Execute risk management procedures through quantitative and qualitative analysis utilizing established Risk and Control matrixes and GRC applications.
• Responsible for performing assessments in alignment with ERM policies and standards.
• Assist Risk Leadership in developing risk strategy and framework for the division.
• Assist in development of risk training and education material for business partners.
• Serve as a coach and risk liaison for divisional stakeholders.
• Stay 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: $101700

Hiring Maximum: $173200

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of risk management experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft product suite as well as other software programs and databases
• Ability to effectively execute risk engagements utilizing established risk frameworks

• CPA, CIA, FRM, or other risk certification
• Experience developing or applying risk frameworks
• Experience using a GRC tool
• Series 7 or Series 99

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