Position Schedule: Full-Time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 16-Apr-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Overview:
The Partnership Strategy & Accounting team within the Finance Division collaborates across the firm to design and deliver multiple partnership models. The team works closely with financial advisors, outside tax advisors, and other firm stakeholders to optimize the firm's partnership model options and provide education to our partners.
This posting represents two open roles for a Strategy Analyst III within the Partnership Strategy and Accounting team, each with a slightly different area of emphasis.
One role will primarily focus on communication and education, responsible for the strategic design and implementation of educational materials, tools, and presentations for our partners covering all aspects of our partnership models.
The other role will focus primarily on modeling and analysis of the various partnership models and meeting with advisors to help share those insights.
Each will be responsible for helping to design and evolve our partnership model solutions to support firm strategies and ensure their successful implementation with digital product teams.
What you'll do:
Lead collaboration with firm leaders (business segment leaders and functional leaders) as a partnership subject matter expert (SME) to conceptualize and recommend solutions for enabling firm policies and strategies.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of educational solutions.
Develop and manage relationships with senior leaders and key internal stakeholders to deepen their understanding of the financial impact of firm strategies and business activities on partnership programs.
Champion the innovation and evolution of existing processes, controls, and tools in order to meet the changing needs and increasing complexity of the organization.
Frequent verbal & written presentation of analysis, as well as presentation of firm strategic information and analytical insights, to senior & executive firm leaders.
Proactively identify opportunities with broad impact and visibility, propose solutions to relevant parties, and drive implementation of solutions.
Participate in, and frequently lead, cross-functional groups responsible for implementing projects in support of divisional or firm-wide business objectives.
Conduct analysis that facilitates the transformation of complex data/information into actionable insights
Develop and manage business relationships with senior leaders and executive-level management across the 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: $101700
Hiring Maximum: $173200
Skills/Requirements
What you'll need:
Bachelor's degree is required with emphasis in a business discipline such as accounting, finance, economics, data science, or analytics (or relevant work experience).
7+ years of relevant work experience.
Strong ability to summarize and communicate complex financial concepts in both written and verbal formats.
Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling skills
Ability to influence associates and leadership using verbal, written, and presentational skills
Ability to summarize financial information and concepts and clearly communicate to senior leadership
Ability to prioritize and execute on multiple tasks and independently adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to translate business strategy into business requirements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills including working ability to utilize pivot tables and advanced formulas
Basic understanding of accounting processes and financial statements (CPA license, a plus).
What could set you apart:
Working understanding of agile product management is a plus
A proficiency in using Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI/ PowerQuery is a plus
CPA or MBA preferred.
auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> **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.
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)
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 (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/edward-jones-releases-annual-purpose-inclusion-and-citizenship-report/?codes=DIRECT&utm_source=DIRECT) .
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.
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