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Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 09-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Overview

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 AI risks (including generative AI and agentic AI related risks) along with other risks generated by Firm Strategy Division including EJ Ventures, EJ Labs, and Pricing.

Responsibility Summary

• Responsible for carrying out risk and control activities per the Enterprise Risk Management Program as well as any divisional-required elements.
• Primary focus includes issue management, control testing, critical business process mapping/inventorying and risk assessment support.
• Understands division processes, historical risk results, firm policies/programs including all Enterprise Risk Management Program Framework and Standards.
• Identifies inconsistencies with ERM Risk Management Program or internal standards.
• Stays informed on risk industry and educational/development opportunities.
• Executes risk management procedural requirements for open high risks including root cause analysis, action plan development, evidence, and remediation documentation including supporting business risk owners.
• Uses GRC to document risk issues and assessment data
• Provides insights to leadership for potential consideration in risk forums.
• Escalates emerging risk concerns and provides early warning on key risks to divisional leadership.
• Works to develop and inventory KRIs for the division.
• 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.

Hiring Minimum: $86300

Hiring Maximum: $146700

Skills/Requirements

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What You'll Need

• College degree
• 4+ years exposure to risk management
• Experience in building relationships and networks, at varying levels in the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor communication based on the audience
  
  

What Could Set You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Finance, Risk Management or Data Science preferred)
• Advanced degree or industry designation preferred
• Previous experience with investment advisory or wealth management preferred
• Risk management experience, financial regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of AI/ML models
• Understanding of AI bias detection, explainability tools (SHAP, LIME), and model validation techniques
• Familiarity with programming languages used in financial modeling (Python, R, SQL) and cloud AI solutions (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with financial industry regulations (SEC, FINRA, Basel III, GDPR, AI Act)
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks in financial services
• Familiarity with AI risk management frameworks and guidance (NIST, ISO/IEC 23894, OECD)
• Ability to translate AI risks into financial and regulatory impact assessments
  
  

**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 home-based associates please note: Even as a hybrid posted role you are eligible to apply and, if selected, may retain your home-based status. However future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work and some roles may carry a preference for hybrid presence.

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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.

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