Senior Internal Auditor

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 07-Oct-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Are you someone who enjoys uncovering insights and influencing business decisions?

Do you want exposure across an entire organization while helping reduce risk and improve processes?

Are you looking for a role where you can grow, mentor others, and make a real impact?

At Edward Jones, our Internal Audit division partners across the firm to identify risk, strengthen controls, and improve business outcomes. We are immersed in all aspects of the business—from financial operations to technology—giving our associates broad exposure and meaningful career development opportunities.

What sets us apart is our focus beyond traditional audit work. We are committed to helping minimize risk for both our clients and more than 18,000 Financial Advisors, while fostering a culture built on partnership, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in executing audits, influencing stakeholders, and helping develop the next generation of audit professionals—all while enjoying minimal travel and strong work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute financial and operational audits across multiple areas of the firm
• Perform risk assessments to define audit scope and identify key risks and controls
• Gain understanding of automated and manual processes to evaluate control environments
• Design and execute control testing to assess effectiveness and mitigate risk
• Develop clear, concise audit documentation including narratives, flowcharts, and testing results
• Communicate audit observations and risk impacts to stakeholders at all levels
• Prepare, write, and present final audit reports
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and audit partners
• Mentor and coach junior auditors, supporting their development
• Delegate work, review output, and provide feedback when partnering with other auditors

What You’ll Have an Immediate Impact On

• Strengthening controls that protect clients and Financial Advisors
• Enhancing risk management practices across multiple business areas
• Supporting cross-divisional audit initiatives that drive firm priorities
• Developing team members and contributing to a high-performing audit culture

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• 3+ years of public accounting and/or Internal Audit experience, including:
• Understanding of audit lifecycle (planning, fieldwork, reporting)
• Experience with audit documentation (process narratives, flowcharts, testing results, audit reports)
• Experience performing risk assessments and defining audit scope
• Ability to identify risks and controls, design testing, and evaluate effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications / What Could Set You Apart

• Active CPA, CIA, or CFE certification
• Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with IIA Standards
• Experience in banking, trust, or fiduciary environments

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.

At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate: