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Senior Risk & Control Associate | Digital Data and Operations Risk

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Edward Jones

Senior Risk & Control Associate | Digital Data and Operations Risk

Tempe, AZ

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 03-Apr-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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What You'll Do:
The Digital, Data, and Operations (DDO) Risk works as a dedicated first line risk management organization to identify, manage, and elevate the top risks of the Firm's Digital, Data, and Operations divisions by consistently applying the Enterprise Risk Management framework, derived from the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), across all three divisions. Our goal is to create alignment, transparency and visibility into the three divisions' risk profiles that foster good risk management practices. This position is aligned to the Governance & Reporting team within the Risk Enablement vertical of DDO Risk. The Governance & Reporting team is focused on establishing governance and reporting structures to ensure leader visibility into top risks while developing risk profiles in Digital, Data and Operations, in alignment with Enterprise Risk Management and established policies. Other teams in Risk Enablement lead risk consultation and assessment execution for the Operations Transformation and AI efforts.

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

  • Manage the ongoing DDO Risk Governance Sub-team and Committee meeting process
  • Create and implement a framework for applying and ensuring compliance with the new enterprise Policy on Policies and corresponding standard (the Standard) for the DDO community
  • Represent DDO Risk as a member of the Policy Governance Working Group and establish a feedback loop between working group outcomes and DDO Risk
  • Continuously seek out improvement opportunities for processes that support DDO Risk Governance and Policy on Policies
  • Assist DDO in ensuring policies, standards and procedures are consistent with ERM policies and standards
  • Acts as resource to team and assists DDO associates related to the Policy on Policies standards and for executing the DDO Risk Governance process.
  • Assists in development of DDO associate/leader risk training and education for Enterprise and DDO risk management programs
  • Stays informed on risk industry and educational/development opportunities

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: $99200
Hiring Maximum: $168900

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Skills/Requirements

Qualifications & Experience You Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field but can be substituted with relevant work experience
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience based on responsibilities indicated above

What Could Set You Apart:

  • Previous or existing risk management experience
  • Broker - Dealer industry knowledge
  • Experience developing and communicating training materials and other resource guides
  • Project Management Experience

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 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.

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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Client-provided location(s): Tempe, AZ, USA
Job ID: Edward_Jones-20484_1840330335
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