Data Governance & Risk Analyst III

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It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships.

The best part? We develop and create our own industry‑leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client‑first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor‑client relationship.

Position

Schedule:

Full‑Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 19-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

The Data Governance & Risk Analyst III strengthens the firm's ability to proactively identify, assess, and manage data‑related risks across the data lifecycle. This individual serves as a subject‑matter expert in data risk management, audit readiness, regulatory expectations, and governance assurance practices. The role requires both execution excellence and advisory leadership for helping business and technology stakeholders understand obligations, mitigate risks, and prepare for internal and external examinations.

Operating as a highly skilled individual contributor, the analyst delivers hands‑on work while also acting as a thought partner who influences decision‑making across the firm.

Here are a few of the key responsibilities you will be a part of:

• Lead data risk assessments to identify control gaps, emerging risks, and compliance obligations across governance domains (data quality, privacy, retention, lineage, and protection).
• Drive audit and exam readiness
  , including evidence preparation, control documentation, risk narrative development, and remediation tracking.
• Serve as a thought leader and consultant to business, technology, data stewards, and risk teams on data governance, risk controls, and regulatory trends.
• Manage and mature governance assurance procedures
  , ensuring risk controls and processes are consistently implemented and documented.
• Monitor the regulatory landscape (e.g., SEC, FINRA, OCC, FFIEC, privacy laws) to identify necessary updates to policies, standards, or controls.
• Develop and maintain clear, concise documentation
  , including risk assessments, control procedures, policy interpretations, and governance playbooks.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Data Stewardship, Legal‑Privacy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Risk, and Technology to align on risk mitigation and regulatory response strategies.
• Act as the initial point of escalation for issues related to data risk, control design, or governance compliance within area(s) of responsibility.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
  , recommending enhancements to processes, controls, or governance frameworks.
• Represent the Data Governance function in working groups and project teams, influencing decisions with clear and diplomatic communication.

* This role is posted internally as Info Governance Analyst III

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…