Senior Third Party Risk Analyst

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 09-Jul-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

We are seeking an experienced member to join our team in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM). This is part of Edward Jones' (EDJ) Sourcing organization and manages the risks associated with EDJ's use of and reliance upon Third Party relationships across all business lines.

The Senior Risk and Control Associate is responsible for executing the Firm’s TPRM program by evaluating, monitoring, and managing risks associated with Third Party Service Providers in alignment with the Firm’s strategic objectives and in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and legal agreements. This includes overseeing strategic and complex due diligence and risk mitigation efforts with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Sourcing, Legal, Cyber, Privacy and Business Resilience) and collaborating with business stakeholders across the Firm.

• Partner with Supplier Relationship Owners (SROs), Sourcing, and business stakeholders to assess inherent risks associated with third‑party products and services.
• Lead initial and ongoing due diligence activities to evaluate third‑party providers' capabilities, regulatory compliance, and overall risk management effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional risk teams, including Cyber, Business Resilience, and Model Risk, to identify, assess, and elevate existing and emerging third‑party risks.
• Analyze risks against the firm's risk appetite and communicate key findings, recommendations, and mitigation strategies to business stakeholders and leadership.
• Support the Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) governance framework through risk assessments, audits, reporting, and preparation of materials for senior leadership and risk committees.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of TPRM policies, standards, and procedures to address evolving risks, threats, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including prioritization, testing, communication, and rollout of enhancements to TPRM processes and technology solutions.
• Provide guidance and education to business stakeholders on TPRM requirements, while staying current on industry trends, emerging risks, and professional development opportunities.

• BS/BA degree (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 4‑6 years of experience in risk or a related field of specialization
• Experience focused on third‑party performance and risk management
• Experience with technology and tools that drive risk evaluation and track risks at the firm level
• Experience in building relationships and networks, at varying levels in the organization
• Ability to lead in an environment of significant change

• Demonstrated risk management expertise with a strong understanding of Third‑Party Risk Management best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, risk subject matter experts, business partners, and external third parties.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, negotiation, and…