Senior Risk & Control Associate, Risk Transformation

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 04-Aug-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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Team Overview:

The Business Operations and Service (BOS) First Line Risk capability plays a critical role in executing a risk program that the organization finds to be inspirational. Through strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration, you'll continuously identify opportunities for operational efficiency and risk mitigation, supporting the firm and the BOS division in its key objectives.

What You'll Do:

Within the BOS division, the ideal future state is digitally enabling Operations to foster a frictionless flow of client and branch team transactions, with minimal reliance on manual processes. As a Sr. Risk Manager on the Risk Transformation team within the BOS First Line Risk capability, you will work as an individual contributor in partnership with stakeholders, including Operations leadership, SMEs, as well as representatives from platform vendors to ensure delivery of the right risk and control outcomes for Operations transformation. As Operations transform, you'll work with Operations leadership to ensure the risks associated with the division's future state process activities are appropriately controlled via the execution of the firm's Enterprise Risk Management framework for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, reporting and escalating risks.

Here are a few of the Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full risk assessments, in collaboration with risk owner(s) and their delegates, for the final future state process design and validate the needed future state process controls were implemented
• Perform control design consultation for future state process risks ensuring appropriate mitigation of risks via automated preventative controls, to the extent possible
• Consult with Operations leadership on risk and control considerations as the division develops, evolves, and executes its future workforce strategy
• Responsible for carrying out risk and control activities utilizing Enterprise Risk Management policies, standards and frameworks
• Executes risk management procedural requirements for open out of appetite risks including root cause analysis, action plan development, evidence, and remediation documentation including supporting and challenging risk owners on action plan effectiveness
• Execute risk management activities through quantitative and qualitative analysis utilizing established Risk and Control matrixes and GRC application
• Assist in development of risk training and education to business partners, while serving as a coach and risk liaison for divisional stakeholders
• Stay informed on risk, industry and educational/development opportunities

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of risk management experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft product suite as well as other software programs and databases
• Ability to effectively execute risk engagements utilizing established risk frameworks

What Could Set You Apart:

• CPA, CIA, FRM, or other risk certification
• FINRA Series 7 or 99
• Experience developing or applying risk frameworks
• Experience using a GRC tool
• Experience in the Brokerage Industry

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.

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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.