Department Leader - Client Practice Transitions

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 26-Aug-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

The Department leader role is responsible for translating strategy into execution, day to day leadership and performance of multiple teams and leaders, focused on driving execution and implementing strategies and solutions aligned to firm, division, and department priorities. The department leader leads department strategy, supports department/firm processes, and serves as a strategic leader with conceptual knowlege of department programs. Leads the department to effectively manage the strategies and initiatives. This role works with other leaders, key stakeholders, and senior leadership to obtain neccessary resources to achieve department and/or project objectives.

• Develop and execute department objectives and monitor department performance in support of department, division, and firm objectives.
• Lead the department through core work to inform, develop, and execute long-term client and practice transition model strategies that support the firm's core strategies and meet client and branch team needs.
• Lead teams of professionals and leaders within the BDSO discipline whose responsibilities include, among others:
• Executing strategies related to the domain expertise, including building institutional knowledge, skills, and abilities on inclusive leadership and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Driving organizational mindsets and behaviors forward on matters related to the domain area, including providing proactive guidance on creating and refining BD efforts across the division and firm.
• Integrating and applying the firm's ongoing evolution and knowledge development into training, tools, coaching, and support.
• Build strategic relationships with division leaders, market leaders, and market strategists to translate and influence market priorities for alignment.
• Lead department, division, and firmwide committees and projects.
• Provide feedback, coaching, training, and guidance to help develop leaders and associates and enhance current and future contributions.

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.

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.