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Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 07-Oct-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

The Senior Director, Branch Real Estate & Portfolio Transformation plays a critical role in advancing the firm's aspirational business objectives by leading with an experience-first mindset. This executive will oversee a high-performing team of real estate professionals, driving the development and execution of strategic initiatives that reshape the firm's physical footprint across North America. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, effective management of outsourced service partnerships, and a commitment to regulatory compliance. The Senior Director will foster a culture of innovation, growth, and operational excellence-delivering exceptional outcomes that support the firm's long-term vision.

What you'll do: Lead transformative design and construction initiatives across a real estate portfolio of over 15,000 units, reimagining one of North America's most complex corporate real estate footprints. Champion best-in-class design and construction standards to elevate operational efficiency, enhance user experience, and deliver high-impact outcomes. Oversee strategic capital planning and stewardship of a $600M+ annual investment, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals and innovation in the built environment. Drive process efficiency and effectiveness through data-informed decision-making and industry best practices. Manage outsourced service providers and contractors, establishing KPIs and accountability measures to ensure quality outcomes. Partner with business unit leaders to align real estate initiatives with evolving operational needs and strategic priorities. Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to align priorities and influence strategic decisions. Monitor industry trends and apply insights to evolve real estate strategy and execution.

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: $202200 Hiring Maximum: $344200

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Skills/Requirements

Bachelor's degree in real estate, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree or certifications preferred. Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in corporate real estate. Proven success leading teams and executing complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. Deep expertise in supplier management, outsourcing, construction, design, and financial planning. Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and operational transformation capabilities.

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Awards & Accolades

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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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