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Edward Jones Senior Risk & Control Associate | Operations in Tempe, Arizona
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.
Job Overview
Position Schedule: Full-Time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 31-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Team Overview:
This role will engage key stakeholders in the Operations division to execute risk assessments and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and SEC 17a-5 compliance. Responsible for identifying, monitoring, and assessing risks that arise from business resiliency, third party oversight, SOX, and other regulations 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.
What You'll Do:
Work in partnership with risk professionals on Operations and cross divisional risk assessments
Assess process risks and controls for compliance with SOX and SEC 17a-5 requirements
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
Responsible for overseeing the division's compliance with SOX requirements
Assess changes in SOX key controls for compliance
Executes risk management procedural requirements for control deficiencies including root cause analysis, action plan development, evidence, and remediation documentation including supporting business risk owners
Effective communication and coordination with the firm's external and internal auditors
Consult with key stakeholders on internal audit requirements and results
Assist in development of risk training and education material for business partners.
Responsible for carrying out risk and control activities per the Enterprise Risk Management Program as well as any divisional-required elements.
Understands division processes, historical risk results, firm policies/programs including all Enterprise Risk Management Program Framework and Standards.
Stays informed on risk industry and educational/development opportunities.
Executes training and assists divisional associates in understanding the Enterprise Risk Management Program.
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 (https://secure.edwardjonesbenefits.com/fleet/public/index/f914262d-0362-4682-bd1e-0ccd25f1dfb1) .
Hiring Minimum: $101700
Hiring Maximum: $173200
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Skills/Requirements
What You'll Need:
3 + years of risk management or audit experience required
College degree
Proficiency in Microsoft product suite as well as other software programs and databases
Ability to effectively execute risk engagements utilizing established risk frameworks
What Could Set You Apart:
CPA, CIA, FRM, or other risk certification
Series 7 or 99
Experience developing or applying risk frameworks
Experience using a GRC tool
Experience in the Brokerage Industry
*Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within 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 INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status . Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.
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Awards & Accolades
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/?_sft_category=awards-accolades)
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones (https://careers.edwardjones.com/en-CA/blogs/?_sft_category=awards-accolades-en-ca)
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About Us
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.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/edward-jones-releases-annual-purpose-inclusion-and-citizenship-report/?codes=DIRECT&utm_source=DIRECT) .
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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