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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 15-Oct-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

The Director position is responsible for overseeing the performance of AECS teams and ensuring functional objectives and strategic goals are met. The Director is responsible for the Department and/or Team Leaders whose teams supervise outside assets and communications for all US branch and home office associates. The Director ensures supervisory responsibilities are executed effectively, in alignment with industry regulations and firm policies, through leadership and accountability for team performance. They also seek ways to improve supervision policies and approaches and prepare the department for future needs.

This position requires the Director to conduct a high degree of oversight, coaching, and development support. Directors are responsible for the growth and development of their leadership team and may take part in discussions and planning regarding associate development. Supervisory and personnel issues often involve areas that are gray and/or of a human resource nature and require thoughtful and well-documented approaches.

Additionally, Directors are routinely asked to represent the area to other areas of the firm, product vendors, industry regulators, and other key stakeholders. The Director is expected to support and implement significant department and/or division objectives and may at times be involved with or lead several projects in addition to their daily responsibilities. Directors often assist in the creation and implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.

The AECS Director role routinely involves navigating complex issues. This requires a detailed understanding of the regulatory issues and rules surrounding asset and communication supervision. Strong analytical and decision-making skills and the ability to be highly autonomous are critical. The position also requires strong communication skills as Directors must be able to deliver difficult messages and handle challenging situations with little to no General Partner involvement.

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

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Skills/Requirements

Education/Certification Required licenses: Series 7, 63, 24, 8 (9 & 10), and insurance licenses. Bachelor's degree required; master's degree strongly preferred.

Years of Relevant Experience Minimum of 7 years of industry experience, with at least 3 years in a compliance or supervisory leadership role.

Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

Candidates that live within in 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

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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

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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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.

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.

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