Strategic Initiative Lead – Practice Solutions

Edward Jones; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Jones in Canada is seeking a Senior Strategic Initiative Analyst to shape practice strategies, define processes, and build tools within the Canada Business Unit. You will partner with stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver executive-ready materials to guide strategic decisions.

The role focuses on growing and optimizing practice models across Wealth & Field Management, requiring strong leadership, communication, and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of relevant work experience required.
• 7+ years of proven experience leading large, multi-dimensional initiatives.
• 7+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry preferred.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment and align strategy across functions, processes, and teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills suitable for senior leadership influence.
• Deep knowledge of systems, processes, and tools to support Solo and Teaming Practices within the Canadian Business Unit.
• Understanding of Canadian regulatory environment (CIRO) and practice team workflows, systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of enablement plans for practice solutions that support the Canada Business Unit and Wealth and Field Management strategies ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Enable user-centric infrastructure solutions ensuring viability, feasibility, desirability and scalability.
• Foster cross-functional relationships to enhance collaboration and innovation across the organization.
• Work effectively in a matrixed organization. Lead cross-functional teams and align stakeholder in the development and execution of plans to update key practice infrastructure.
• Lead multiple, medium to large practice infrastructure initiatives with a medium to high degree of risk, visibility and urgency.
• Operate autonomously with minimal supervision in environments with strong thought leadership; escalate to the Director when needed.
• Proactively identify and resolve barriers and risks to maintain progress.
• Build executive-ready deliverables (PowerPoint decks, narrative memos) to communicate progress and recommendations.
• Develop self by identifying growth opportunities and execute a development plan with team leader.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to teammates with coaching techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Edward Jones in Canada is seeking a Senior Strategic Initiative Analyst to shape practice strategies, define processes, and build tools within the Canada Business Unit. You will partner with stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver executive-ready materials to guide strategic decisions.

The role focuses on growing and optimizing practice models across Wealth & Field Management, requiring strong leadership, communication, and regulatory awareness.