Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.
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 09-Dec-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
At Edward Jones, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive personally and professionally. Our culture of caring means that we seek to expand our impact by serving more people in more communities, and tailoring our products, services, and experiences to their unique needs. For over a century, our partnership and client-focused business model has set us apart in how we work across business areas and branch offices to deliver solutions for our clients, communities, and future generations.
Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm in the U.S. and its affiliates in Canada. The firm's 20,000+ Financial Advisors throughout North America serve over 9 million clients with a total of $2.2 trillion in client assets under care*. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 55,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of the U.S. counties and most Canadian provinces and territories, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them.
Team Overview:
Edward Jones' Accelerated Leadership Program (ALP) is an exclusive initiative tailored for recent MBA graduates, offering unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. At Edward Jones, leadership transcends traditional people management, encompassing project, thought, change, and people leadership. Through targeted experiences at our corporate headquarters in St. Louis or Tempe along with numerous senior-level networking opportunities, this cohort-driven program invests in both your personal growth and long-term career trajectory, extending well beyond its two-year duration.
Each ALP associate journey is unique, crafted to leverage your distinct perspective and career aspirations. Designed for seasoned professionals seeking a holistic understanding of our business, the program offers a structured yet rigorous platform to contribute across various functional areas within our departments and divisions.
What You'll do:
Throughout the two-year journey, you will undertake four impactful rotations in key business units, tailored to match your expertise and the needs of Edward Jones. These rotations provide opportunities in thought leadership, team development, project management, executive mentoring, networking, and personalized development planning. Project opportunities span from strategy formulation and process improvement to engaging with clients and external stakeholders, emphasizing leadership in change management and risk assessment.
A distinguishing feature of our program is its flexible rotation structure, adapting to your evolving experiences, goals, network, and development plan. Additionally, within the initial six months, you will be required to attain Series 7 and 66 licenses, supported by ample study resources and guidance.
Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to apply to open roles across the Firm aligning with your skills and interests, equipped to lead as a valued team member, project manager, or thought leader across diverse areas. Furthermore, the ALP fosters continued career mobility, nurturing adaptable leaders capable of thriving in various facets of our organization
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 (https://secure.edwardjonesbenefits.com/fleet/public/index/f914262d-0362-4682-bd1e-0ccd25f1dfb1) .
Hiring Minimum: $84100
Hiring Maximum: $143100
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Skills/Requirements
What You'll Need:
Masters Degree or higher.
3+ years of previous work experience
What Could Set You Apart:
Demonstrate prior leadership and self-development, both in professional and campus settings
Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrate strategic and critical thinking abilities
Analyze and interpret data to generate actionable insights
Prioritizes Firm's best interests and team dynamics while mitigating risks
Display flexibility and readiness to adapt within dynamic and intricate environments
Possess proficient project management skills
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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 (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/?\sft\category=awards-accolades)
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones (https://careers.edwardjones.com/en-CA/blogs/?\sft\category=awards-accolades-en-ca)
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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 8 million clients and 19,000 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 (https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/why-edward-jones/about-us/corporate-citizenship/purpose-in-action) .
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.
