Technology Director - Account Opening and Maintenance
Edward Jones
IT
St. Louis, MO, USA
Posted on Mar 17, 2026
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It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships. The best part? We develop and create our own industry-leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client-first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor-client relationship.
Job Overview
Position Schedule: Full-Time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 16-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
The Technology Director - Account Opening and Maintenance will be leading the Account Opening and Maintenance technology portfolio.
Responsible for overseeing the future information technology of the firm which includes planning, strategy development and tactical decision-making for the firm; work in partnership with product and business stakeholders to execute objectives; participate in creating and communicating the big picture (including priorities); ensure prudent use of the firm's financial resources; participate in resource allocation for best interests of Edward Jones; develop and implement a personnel structure that supports successful achievement of objectives in their specific area of responsibilities; implement a robust people process to find, train, support, retain and advance a winning team; develop a successful plan for their role and the leaders they are responsible for; challenge and contribute knowledge, time and expertise to find answers.
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: $172800
Hiring Maximum: $294100
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf.
Skills/Requirements
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Bachelor's degree required, degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or Mathematics preferred or related work experience
Minimum of 10 years' experience directly related to information technology preferably in a financial services industry. Three of those years should include hands-on experience in the functional areas of responsibility
Five years' experience should include responsibility for day-to-day support teams, two or more teams of people or projects concurrently
Experience should include supporting existing software or hardware environments, project leadership, designing technical solutions, large implementations to production environments, multi-national systems, process design, team building, mid and long-range planning, resource allocation/leveling and people administration (feedback, recruiting, hiring, termination, development plans)
Experience In The Financial Services Industry Preferred
Leadership, strategy and communication skills required
Well-versed in establishing, monitoring and executing plans and metrics
Global focus with knowledge in technology directions, laws, cultural differences and managing global organizations as a plus
Read More About Skills/Requirements
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.
It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships. The best part? We develop and create our own industry-leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client-first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor-client relationship.
Job Overview
Position Schedule: Full-Time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 16-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
The Technology Director - Account Opening and Maintenance will be leading the Account Opening and Maintenance technology portfolio.
Responsible for overseeing the future information technology of the firm which includes planning, strategy development and tactical decision-making for the firm; work in partnership with product and business stakeholders to execute objectives; participate in creating and communicating the big picture (including priorities); ensure prudent use of the firm's financial resources; participate in resource allocation for best interests of Edward Jones; develop and implement a personnel structure that supports successful achievement of objectives in their specific area of responsibilities; implement a robust people process to find, train, support, retain and advance a winning team; develop a successful plan for their role and the leaders they are responsible for; challenge and contribute knowledge, time and expertise to find answers.
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: $172800
Hiring Maximum: $294100
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf.
Skills/Requirements
Read More About Job Overview
Bachelor's degree required, degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or Mathematics preferred or related work experience
Minimum of 10 years' experience directly related to information technology preferably in a financial services industry. Three of those years should include hands-on experience in the functional areas of responsibility
Five years' experience should include responsibility for day-to-day support teams, two or more teams of people or projects concurrently
Experience should include supporting existing software or hardware environments, project leadership, designing technical solutions, large implementations to production environments, multi-national systems, process design, team building, mid and long-range planning, resource allocation/leveling and people administration (feedback, recruiting, hiring, termination, development plans)
Experience In The Financial Services Industry Preferred
Leadership, strategy and communication skills required
Well-versed in establishing, monitoring and executing plans and metrics
Global focus with knowledge in technology directions, laws, cultural differences and managing global organizations as a plus
Read More About Skills/Requirements
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.