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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

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 17-Apr-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

In this role, you will partner with numerous internal business areas throughout the firm to support the continued growth of Edward Jones Trust Company's business and our commitment to bring to life the positive impact that our clients wish to have on their families and communities during their lifetimes and beyond. Your primary responsibilities will focus on maintaining and continually evolving the compliance program for the Trust Company, which is comprised of over 4,000 accounts totaling more than $5 billion in assets.

The work is dynamic and requires: (i) strong collaboration and the ability to foster meaningful and deep relationships across the organization; (ii) the ability to prioritize and timely address numerous complex efforts simultaneously; (iii) flexibility and innovative approaches to successfully achieve optimal solutions for clients, branch teams and the firm; and (iv) a growth mindset and adaptability to help the Trust Company evolve. If you exhibit these qualities, possess an aptitude for continual learning and prioritize being an instrumental partner dedicated to advancing the Trust Company's business, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do....

• Provide wide-ranging compliance advice and guidance to areas that support the Trust Company in order to maintain and continually enhance the compliance program
• Engage in significant enterprise-level initiatives involving the Trust Company
• Influence and guide the compliance, regulatory, and business initiatives by recommending innovative solutions and best practices that benefit clients, branch teams and the firm
• Investigate and timely resolve compliance issues, including those that are complex and ambiguous, and respond to questions from internal stakeholders throughout the organization
• Interpret laws, rules and regulations affecting the operation of the organization and develop specialized depth and breadth of expertise involving a wide variety of Trust Company matters
• Coordinate and conduct assessments of internal policies, procedures and controls
• Aid in executing the Trust Company's compliance testing program
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory disclosures as well as certain regulatory filings and responses
• May independently conduct due diligence and ongoing oversight of third-party service providers
• Accountability for the performance and results of some functions within the Trust Company's' Compliance department's scope of work

Support regulatory examinations involving the Trust Company

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: $140400

Hiring Maximum: $239100

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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What You'll Need...

• J.D. and license to practice law that is active and in good standing

• At least 3 years of legal and/or compliance experience required, preferably in the fiduciary (or other highly regulated) industry

  • Knowledge of fiduciary principles, applicable laws and regulations, and industry best practices

• Adept at analyzing and creatively solving ambiguous matters that are often complex

• Ability to develop strong and meaningful networks and partnerships at all levels and in a wide variety of areas in Compliance and across the organization (e.g. Operations, Administration, Fiduciary, Investments, Tax, Finance, Legal and Risk)

• Previous involvement in significant projects and initiatives preferred

• Highly organized, collaborative, adaptable to change and excited to continually learn in a dynamic organization

• Superb writing, verbal and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional judgment, strong work ethic, thought leadership and unwavering integrity

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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.

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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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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.