Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial services firm that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for growth. As a Branch Office Administrator, you'll team up with Financial Advisors to help clients achieve their financial goals. With comprehensive training and a strong support network, you'll thrive in a role that emphasizes client relationships and personal development. This innovative organization is committed to creating an inclusive culture where every voice is heard, making it the perfect place to start or advance your career. If you're looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in current and new office technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized service to ensure clients feel understood.
• Assist in developing strategies during annual business planning.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Independent Work

Time Management

Office Technology Proficiency

Financial Services Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 01-May-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

If you find yourself looking for a fulfilling career, the Branch Office Administrator (BOA) role may be the right opportunity for you. BOAs team up with Financial Advisors to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals. We’re proud to serve over seven million clients. Our BOAs are a valued part of the client team, and we credit much of our success to their unique experiences and professional backgrounds. We value different viewpoints to help achieve results.

We’ll give you the support you need. Our team will be there every step of the way, providing:

• Comprehensive 6-month training including an experienced peer to help mentor you
• A wide support network that extends from your branch office to your region to the home office
• You’ll often work independently but will have a team of thousands backing you every step of the way

Can you see yourself…

• Delivering exceptional personalized service to ensure clients feel understood and informed
• Taking an active role in the annual business planning process to assist in developing strategies for the upcoming year
• Actively listen for situations in the clients' lives that may indicate a need for additional services
• Driving marketing activities such as planning and executing events

What characteristics would make you a successful BOA?

• Ability to deepen and broaden client relationships
• Ability to identify opportunities to create efficiency
• Strong ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
• Proficient in current and new office technology
• Willingness to learn how financial services/markets work

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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.

You can also expect…

• A culture of continuous improvement and professional development reflecting a respect for individuals and their unique contributions
• An inclusive environment where everyone’s different viewpoints are valued and help to achieve results.
• We recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, your financial security and you and your family’s well-being
• Full-time Associates receive the following benefits:
  • 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.

You'll be competitively compensated…

• Edward Jones believes in a human centered approach as we partner for positive impact, to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues, and communities.
• The hiring minimum and maximum range shown below is a subset of the total pay range. There is also an opportunity for merit-based salary increases as you progress in the BOA role.