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Analytics Consultant Lead - Firm Analytics

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Edward Jones

Analytics Consultant Lead - Firm Analytics

St. Louis, MO

Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI and analytics in a thriving Fortune 500 company? Can you confidently navigate the ambiguity of strategy development while developing compelling written and visual stories that guide organizations through transformational change? If so, we invite you to join the Firm Analytics team and step into the role of Lead Analytics Consultant where you'll thrive at the heart of new strategy development in the Edward Jones Firm Strategy Division.

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As a Lead Analytics Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of driving and influencing transformative change in the Firm's analytics strategy, creating substantial value for clients, branches, and the entire firm. You will collaborate with senior leaders to unleash the full potential of our data assets by supporting strategy development and subsequent strategic execution across the firm. Your mission: Empower decision-making through cutting-edge insights and innovative analytics.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide strategic consulting for the Firm, influencing and supporting enterprise level decision-making.
  • Take ownership of and drive an independent analytics workstream in the context of a broader enterprise strategy.
  • Lead cross-functional teams responsible for implementing projects that align with firm-wide business objectives.
  • Conceptualize forward-thinking analytic strategies, solutions, and recommendations that are in line with the future AI and analytics vision of the firm.
  • Navigate confidently through ambiguous situations and strategy formation.
  • Bring top-notch business and analytics acumen to the table.
  • Collaborate seamlessly in a matrixed organization, identifying, directing, and coordinating resources.
  • Collaborate closely with executive business leaders to drive and influence integration of analytics into business decisions.
  • Develop and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders who are leading the Firm's business and digital transformation.
  • Utilize strong visual and verbal storytelling skills to develop compelling narratives and presentations, weaving insights into actionable strategies that guide the firm through its transformation journey.

Transfer knowledge and best practices to your teammates and key stakeholders to ensure continuous development of the team. While there are no formal people leadership responsibilities, this role will be expected to provide valuable input on performance reviews and development plans.

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.

Hiring Minimum: $113810
Hiring Maximum: $193785

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Skills/Requirements

What You'll Need:

  • 7-10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred: Business, Economics, Data Science or Analytics
  • Relevant work experience will be considered

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Advanced PowerPoint skills.
  • Proven ability to influence through data-driven storytelling.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Ability to manage and champion change (intake change, advocate for it and influence others to be apart of the change).
  • MBA or Advanced Degree: in Business, Economics, Data Science, or Analytics.
  • CFP and CFA designations.
  • 9 + years experience within Management Consulting, Business Development or similar experience.
  • Financial Services industry experience.
  • Working knowledge of Agile Principles.
  • Familiarity with modern data technologies.
  • Experience with consulting on artificial intelligence adoption

*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.

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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

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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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 8 million clients and 19,000 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.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. 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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Client-provided location(s): St. Louis, MO, USA
Job ID: Edward_Jones-20484_794330251
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement