Retirement Operations Analyst, Vendor Oversight

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 05-Oct-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.

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We are seeking a Vendor Risk Analyst who brings retirement account experience, strong analytical capabilities, and a passion for solving complex problems. In this role, you will support the day-to-day operations of Workplace accounts while providing oversight of external vendor performance, helping drive scalability, risk mitigation, and exceptional client outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience supporting retirement accounts such as ERISA or non-ERISA plans, financial services, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee vendor relationships, monitor performance, and address service-related issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt effectively in a changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Experience evaluating and mitigating risk related to vendors and internal processes
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI and operational reporting is preferred.
• Ability to analyze, research, and make decisions on non-routine issues independently with minimal guidance.

• Someone with strong attention to detail who consistently delivers accurate and high-quality work.
• An adaptable professional who thrives in evolving environments and embraces continuous improvement.
• A self-starter who can navigate ambiguity and independently drive work to completion.
• A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across teams and with external vendors.
• Someone passionate about improving operational processes and delivering positive outcomes for Workplace clients.

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