Branch Office Administrator - Stuttgart, AR

Edward Jones

Stuttgart, AR

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SKILLS

Accounts Receivable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Blog, Business Plan, Business Processes, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Event Management, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Flexible Spending Accounts, Fortune 500 Customers, Mail Processing, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Network Support, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Profit & Loss, Record Keeping, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Service Delivery, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Strategic Planning, Tax Planning, Transaction Processing/Management

LOCATION

Stuttgart, AR

POSTED

Today

Opportunity Overview

If you find yourself looking for a fulfilling career, the Branch Office Administrator (BOA) role may be the right opportunity for you. BOAs team up with financial advisors to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals. The primary role of the BOA is to provide administrative support to a financial advisor or a team of multiple financial advisors. We're proud to serve over nine million clients. Our BOAs are a valued part of the client support team, and we credit much of our success to their unique experiences and professional backgrounds. We value different viewpoints to help achieve results.

Role Summary:
As a Branch Office Administrator, you'll be a vital part of our team, providing seamless support to our clients. You'll play a key role in supporting client accounts, facilitating communication, and ensuring a positive client experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

We'll give you the support you need. Our team will be there every step of the way, providing:

Comprehensive 6-month training including an experienced peer to help mentor you
A wide support network that extends from your branch office to your region to the home office
You'll often work independently but will have a team of thousands backing you every step of the way

Can you see yourself...

Delivering exceptional personalized service to ensure clients feel understood and informed
Taking an active role in the annual business planning process to assist in developing strategies for the upcoming year
Actively listen for situations in the clients' lives that may indicate a need for additional services
Driving marketing activities such as planning and executing events

EEO Statement

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.

Company Description

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.

Awards and 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

Position Requirements

What skills would make you a successful BOA?

Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Conversational Skills
Digital Tool Utilization
Team Collaboration

Role Requirements

Client Service: Provide exceptional service to clients via inbound and outbound calls, email, and in-person interactions. Respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure an exceptional experience. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, referral sources, and internal client support team members.
Account Management: Aptitude to learn and understand the financial services industry. Includes account opening, handling account transfers and other requests at the direction of the financial advisor. Process account transactions, prepare documentation, and maintain accurate client records.
Administrative & Operational Support: Strong ability to work independently at the direction of the financial advisor. Handle various administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments, preparing materials for client meetings, managing correspondence and supporting marketing initiatives. Streamlining processes with updating SOPs and strategically execute on the branch business plan.
Technology: Strong computer literacy with willingness to learn new technology and programs such as MoneyGuide, Salesforce, Microsoft Office products and other firm-provided software.

Salary Information

You can also expect...

A culture of continuous improvement and professional development reflecting a respect for individuals and their unique contributions
An inclusive environment where everyone's different viewpoints are valued and help to achieve results.
We recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, your financial security and you and your family's well-being
Full-time Associates receive the following benefits:
- 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.

You'll be competitively compensated...

Edward Jones believes in a human centered approach as we partner for positive impact, to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Edward Jones is based on a legacy of partnership and as a privately held firm we share the success with our associates through various discretionary and variable compensation programs, which includes bonus opportunities based on branch and firm profitability, along with individual performance.
The hiring minimum and maximum range shown below is a subset of the total pay range. There is also an opportunity for merit-based salary increases as you progress in the BOA role.

About the Company

Edward Jones

Edward Jones is unlike any other investment firm. We believe that everything from our client-focused guiding principles, business philosophy and model, 33,000+ dedicated associates, and our more than 10,000 branch offices throughout the U.S. and through our affiliates in Canada and the U.K make us unique. We are a leader in the financial services industry, yet we take a personal approach to business that starts with a face-to-face meeting between a Financial Advisor and an individual investor.

Every aspect of our business – from the location of our offices to the investments and services we offer – is aligned to help us better understand and meet our clients' unique needs. We strive to best serve our clients while providing our associates with the tools and resources they need to achieve more in their careers and lives. As the largest financial services firm to maintain a partnership structure, everyone feels a shared sense of purpose and accomplishment, and all full-time associates (whether they work at our headquarters or a branch office) have the opportunity to earn ownership in the firm. Edward Jones has been named to FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list nine times with six top 10 finishes, including the No.4 ranking in 2008.

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COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Financial Services

FOUNDED

1922

WEBSITE

http://careers.edwardjones.com/us/index.html