Team Leader - Field & Communications

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This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 19-Dec-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

This leader-level role sets strategy and leads a Field Change & Communications team, delivering end-to-end strategies for the firm's largest initiatives impacting the field. The role ensures alignment with the firm's change framework, communication standards and brand. A hands‑on leader, this individual coaches a team, builds cross‑functional partnerships and translates business priorities into effective solutions that drive results.

• Coach strategists to design and lead change strategies for high‑risk, complex initiatives impacting the field.

• Manage team resources, budgets and oversee intake and prioritization of work.

• Partner with leadership to tailor plans to the field while aligning with enterprise strategy.

• Ensure messaging reflects enterprise priorities and adapts effectively across audiences.

• Provide strategic consultation to influence leaders on change and risk mitigation.

• Collaborate across leadership teams to address risks, issues and opportunities affecting the field.

• Drive adoption of best practices to strengthen Change & Communications impact.

• Oversee daily team operations for efficiency and consistency.

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 (://s).

Hiring Minimum: $117,000

Hiring Maximum: $199,300

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive expertise in change management, communication and strategic consulting.

• Ability to navigate complex, dynamic environments and manage conflicting priorities.

• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills at all levels, including executive.

• Proficiency in organizational change frameworks, communication methodologies and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Education & Experience

• Minimum:
  Bachelor's degree; 8-10+ years in change management, communications, marketing, or equivalent experience; 6+ years leading or coaching others.

• Preferred:
  Advanced degree; experience in large, complex organizations delivering strategic outcomes.

• Familiarity with the financial services industry or a similarly regulated, complex environment is highly desirable.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution.

• Problem‑solving and decision‑making within broad guidelines.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse audiences.

• Ability to create business plans and contribute to sub‑function/divisional strategy.

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.

Current home‑based associates please note:
Even as a hybrid posted role you…