Senior Risk & Control Associate | Transformation
Edward Jones
Tempe, AZ, USA
USD 101,700-173,200 / year
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
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 12-Feb-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
What You'll Do
The Operations division First Line Risk capability plays a critical role in executing a risk program that the organization finds to be inspirational. Through strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration, you'll continuously identify opportunities for operational efficiency and risk mitigation, supporting the firm and the Operations division in its key objectives.
Within the Operations division, the ideal future state is digitally enabling operations to foster a frictionless flow of client and branch team transactions, with minimal reliance on manual processes. As a Sr. Risk Manager on the Risk Transformation team within the Operations First Line Risk capability, you will work as an individual contributor in partnership with stakeholders, including Ops leadership, SMEs, as well as representatives from platform vendors to ensure delivery of the right risk and control outcomes for the Ops division's transformation. As Ops transforms, you'll work with Ops leadership to ensure the risks associated with the division's future state process activities are appropriately controlled via the execution of the firm's Enterprise Risk Management framework for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, reporting and escalating risks.
Here Are a Few Of The Key Responsibilities
Hiring Minimum: $101700
Hiring Maximum: $173200
Skills/Requirements
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What Experience You'll Need
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.
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 12-Feb-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
What You'll Do
The Operations division First Line Risk capability plays a critical role in executing a risk program that the organization finds to be inspirational. Through strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration, you'll continuously identify opportunities for operational efficiency and risk mitigation, supporting the firm and the Operations division in its key objectives.
Within the Operations division, the ideal future state is digitally enabling operations to foster a frictionless flow of client and branch team transactions, with minimal reliance on manual processes. As a Sr. Risk Manager on the Risk Transformation team within the Operations First Line Risk capability, you will work as an individual contributor in partnership with stakeholders, including Ops leadership, SMEs, as well as representatives from platform vendors to ensure delivery of the right risk and control outcomes for the Ops division's transformation. As Ops transforms, you'll work with Ops leadership to ensure the risks associated with the division's future state process activities are appropriately controlled via the execution of the firm's Enterprise Risk Management framework for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, reporting and escalating risks.
Here Are a Few Of The Key Responsibilities
- Lead full risk assessments, in collaboration with risk owner(s) and their delegates, for the final future state process design and validate the needed future state process controls were implemented
- Perform control design consultation for future state process risks ensuring appropriate mitigation of risks via automated preventative controls, to the extent possible
- Consult with Operations leadership on risk and control considerations as the division develops, evolves, and executes its future workforce strategy
- Responsible for carrying out risk and control activities utilizing Enterprise Risk Management policies, standards and frameworks
- Executes risk management procedural requirements for open out of appetite risks including root cause analysis, action plan development, evidence, and remediation documentation including supporting and challenging risk owners on action plan effectiveness
- Execute risk management activities through quantitative and qualitative analysis utilizing established Risk and Control matrixes and GRC application
- Assist in development of risk training and education to business partners, while serving as a coach and risk liaison for divisional stakeholders
- Stay informed on risk, industry and educational/development opportunities
Hiring Minimum: $101700
Hiring Maximum: $173200
Skills/Requirements
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What Experience You'll Need
- 3+ years of risk management 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
- CPA, CIA, FRM, or other risk certification
- FINRA 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.**
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
Read More About Awards & Accolades
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.