Change & Communication Strategist

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 12-Oct-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Drive and inspire engagement by shaping how change happens across the firm, focusing on changes impacting our field practice teams. You’ll craft change strategies, deliverables and compelling, multi-channel positioning that connects enterprise priorities to actionable steps for practice teams and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity and confidence through every stage of change. If you thrive on strategic thinking, collaboration, and making complex transitions feel seamless, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact for our practice teams.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with leaders and teams to identify change impacts and risks, integrate efforts, and drive alignment across competing initiatives.
• Lead strategic change and communication efforts for high-impact initiatives.
• Lead strategic execution of cross-functional teams through matrix leadership
• Design and execute end-to-end strategies and tactical solutions that align with priorities and deliver a seamless experience.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, bringing creativity and precision to the function.

Current Internal home-based associates please note:

Even as a hybrid posted role you are eligible to apply and, if selected, you may retain your home-based status. However future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work and some roles may carry a preference for hybrid presence.

• 5+ years of experience in change management, communications, or related fields. Specific change management experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead matrix teams to achieve business outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives concurrently.
• Proficient in change management methodologies and tools, Prosci or equivalent certification preferred
• Ability to interpret stakeholder needs into strategies and deliverables

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.

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.