Field Supervision Director

Edward Jones; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Edward Jones is seeking an Investment Advisory Field Supervision Director to enforce firm and regulatory compliance within its Investment Advisory programs. The role focuses on preventing, detecting, and mitigating risk by reviewing fee-based advisory activity and ensuring client interests are prioritized.

The position requires active Series 7 and other licenses, with collaboration across Branch Teams, Regions, and stakeholders to uphold firm policies and industry regulations in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Series 7 license active for at least one year.
• Series 9, 10, 24 and 66 licenses required or must be obtained within 4 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Guide Branch Teams in building a successful and compliant fee-based business.
• Identify trends and patterns in branch and client advisory transactions to establish appropriate action.
• Effectively communicate choices that have firm and regulatory implications for clients, Financial Advisors, and Branch Office Administrators
• Consultant on fee-based business to ensure compliance with industry regulations and firm policies with a focus on Investment Advisory programs
• Influence and drive discussion regarding fee-based business with Branch Teams, Regions, and stakeholders across the firm.
• Represent the firm through direct contact with clients to discuss advisory business and confirm understanding of risks and benefits in relation to industry regulation and firm investment philosophy

Skills

Series 7 license

Series 9/10/24/66 licenses

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Job description

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 04-Aug-2026. 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.

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

Do you enjoy putting pieces together to understand the bigger picture and partnering to solve complex issues? If so, there is an exciting career opportunity waiting for you in our Field Supervision Department!

The Field Supervision Department plays a critical role in achieving the Compliance Division's purpose of promoting our client's best interests and choices by partnering to improve our culture of compliance and enable the best experience for all. Our associates are our greatest asset, and the opportunity to increase our client impact is directly related to our success in attracting, retaining, and developing a talented and diverse workforce.

Investment Advisory Field Supervision Directors are registered with FINRA as designated supervisory principals to enforce firm and regulatory compliance rules and policies in the firm's Investment Advisory programs. In this role, you will prevent, detect, and mitigate risk by examining fee-based transactions, identifying suitability concerns, and evaluating Branch advisory business.

What You'll Do:

• Guide Branch Teams in building a successful and compliant fee-based business.
• Identify trends and patterns in branch and client advisory transactions to establish appropriate action.
• Effectively communicate choices that have firm and regulatory implications for clients, Financial Advisors, and Branch Office Administrators
• Consultant on fee-based business to ensure compliance with industry regulations and firm policies with a focus on Investment Advisory programs
• Influence and drive discussion regarding fee-based business with Branch Teams, Regions, and stakeholders across the firm.
• Represent the firm through direct contact with clients to discuss advisory business and confirm understanding of risks and benefits in relation to industry regulation and firm investment philosophy

What Experience You'll Need:

• Series 7 license required that is currently active and held for a minimum of one year
• Series 9, 10, 24 and 66 licenses are required or must be obtained within 4 months of hire

What Could Set You Apart:

• Insurance license
• General understanding of compliance or industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in business-related field

*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.*

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.

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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.