Leadership Development Associate - Operations

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 22-Sep-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Opportunity Overview

The Leadership Development Associate (LDA) role is designed to build leadership capabilities, operational expertise, and business acumen within the Operations Division. Associates gain broad exposure to operational functions and processes while developing the decision-making, communication, and leadership skills needed to effectively lead teams and drive results. Individuals in this role are expected to demonstrate increasing responsibility, leadership effectiveness, and readiness for future leadership opportunities within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall performance of the team including establishing and achieving key performance indicators, key goals and objectives, risk mitigation, and compliance with supervisory procedures and regulations.
• Full management responsibility for a diverse team of as many as 15 associates.
• Must have an understanding of the team's functions, processes, and/or systems supported by the team, within 6 months of hire.
• Must be knowledgeable of and responsible for the development and performance of key systems in US and/or Canada. Must have knowledge of technology and tools available to identify and implement solutions and create process efficiencies for the team in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Must identify, recommend and implement solutions regarding team processes, systems, regulations, resource allocation, and controls not guided by policies or procedures.
• Responsible for working with other areas in the firm, vendors and auditors.
• Decisions are non-routine and require the exercise of judgment that represents an assumption of business risk. When decisions have significant impact to the firm and our clients, they are subject to review by the Department Leader.
• Poor decisions could result in financial, tax, legal, regulatory and client service risk.

Current Internal home-based associates please note:

Even as a campus-based 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 campus-based presence.Position Requirements

• SIE and Series 99 required within 89 days of start date (US); Series 7 required within 12 months of start date (US). Outside the US, appropriate country-specific licenses required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a financial services environment (e.g., brokerage, banking, insurance, etc.) required.
• Knowledge of our industry and the Edward Jones business model, including Practice Management Teams and Teaming Concept, Department Purpose, and Firm Vision.
• Strong verbal & written communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Strong effective decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated success navigating complex, dynamic environments.
• Effectively builds strong relationships to influence and gain consensus with peers and leader.

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.