Financial Planning and Investments Oversight Officer

Edward Jones; St. Louis (MO); Híbrido; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Edward Jones is seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Investments Oversight Officer to provide expert-level oversight of fiduciary financial planning and discretionary investment management within Generations®. You will review plans, strategies, and asset allocations while collaborating with internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and support performance.

The role requires a CFP, a Bachelor's degree, and Series 7/66/52 within 6 months, with a focus on high-net-worth client needs and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• CFP designation is required.
• Active Series 7/66/52 within 6 months of hire is required.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning for high-net-worth clients.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee fiduciary financial planning and discretionary investment management for Generations clients.
• Review and evaluate financial plans, investment strategies, and asset allocations.
• Coach and collaborate with planners, portfolio managers, and tax/estate experts.
• Ensure adherence to fiduciary standards and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Financial Planning

Investment Oversight

Fiduciary Standards

Portfolio Management

High Net Worth

Regulatory Knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree

CFP

Series 7, 66 & 52

Herramientas

Bloomberg

Morningstar Direct

FactSet

Descripción del empleo

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 14-Oct-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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Team Overview

The Edward Jones Generations® provides an end-to-end, high net worth (HNW) client experience by partnering with our branch teams to provide ongoing client services including holistic financial planning, tax and estate planning services via trusted 3rd parties, plan implementation via expanding sets of Edward Jones products and services, and ongoing reporting and support. We’re looking for strategic thinkers and collaborators who have a strong background in the many complex needs of financial planning as well as a deep desire to put their clients first in everything they do.

What You Will Do;

The Financial Planning and Investments Oversight Officer provides expert-level oversight of fiduciary financial planning and discretionary investment management within Generations® ensuring alignment with fiduciary financial planning standards, client objectives, and firm investment philosophy. This role reviews and evaluates financial plans, portfolio strategies, asset allocations, and policy exceptions, exercising independent judgment and delegated authority to mitigate firm risk and support performance outcomes. While not directly leading associates, the Oversight Officer influences quality and consistency through coaching, committee participation, and collaboration with financial planners, portfolio managers, tax and estate experts and internal stakeholders. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding investment integrity and supporting strategic initiatives across Edward Jones Generations™.

Responsibilities Include

• Review financial plans to ensure alignment with client objectives, fiduciary financial planning standards, and firm policy.
• Review investment strategies and asset allocations to ensure alignment with client objectives, fiduciary standards, and firm policy.
• Evaluate and elevate investment-related risks, including policy exceptions, concentration issues, and market exposures.
• Review and validate financial planning strategies for complex or high-net-worth client relationships.
• Review and validate portfolio construction approaches for complex or high-net-worth client accounts.
• Support the development and refinement of investment policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide coaching and training to help planners, strategists, and consultants deliver higher quality and personalized plans for clients.
• Partner with firm Financial Planning to support the development and refinement of financial planning standards, procedures, and best practices for high net worth clients.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on financial planning and investment-related matters for internal stakeholders and committees.
• Document oversight findings and recommendations in a clear, actionable format.
• Contribute to training and onboarding of new portfolio managers Generations team members.
• Stay current on market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Support strategic initiatives that enhance investment oversight, client experience, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain department WSPs and SOPs associated with financial planning and investment management.

What Experience You Need

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 6-10 years relevant experience required
• CFP required
• Series 7, 66 & 52 required within 6 months of hire
• Financial planning knowledge and expertise
• Use of investment tools and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Morningstar Direct, FactSet).
• Advanced knowledge of high-net-worth and complex trust investment client needs
• Understanding of alternative investments and special asset classes
• Experience leveraging financial planning software such as MoneyGuide Pro or other similar software.
• Deep understanding and Knowledge in the following:
• Investment management principles, including asset allocation and portfolio construction.
• Fiduciary standards and regulatory requirements applicable to financial planning
• Internal investment policies, procedures, and governance structures
• Risk management practices in financial planning and portfolio oversight
• Financial markets, instruments, and economic indicators.
• Investment performance measurement and attribution.
• Firm’s investment philosophy and its application across client segments.
• Firm's financial planning standards and its application across client segments

What Could Set You Apart:

• Master's degree preferred
• Familiarity with tax-aware investing and estate-sensitive strategies
• Experience with investment committee governance and documentation
• Cross-functional knowledge of legal, tax, and planning disciplinesFamiliarity with audit and regulatory exam processes related to investment oversight
• 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.

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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.