Senior Finance Risk Leader, ERM & Controls

Edward Jones; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Edward Jones is seeking a Senior Risk Manager – Finance to join the Finance Risk Management team in Tempe, AZ. You will execute the ERM program, perform risk assessments, and partner with stakeholders to strengthen risk oversight and governance.

The role requires 5+ years of risk management, a Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical and communication skills. CPA and SOX experience are advantageous. This position offers visibility across the firm and opportunities to drive risk improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting preferred.
• 5+ years of risk management experience.
• Experience building and influencing cross-functional stakeholder relationships to drive alignment and results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system-thinking skills with a track record of solving complex business challenges.
• Effective communication skills with experience presenting to diverse audiences and delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• CPA (preferred) and SOX experience set you apart.

Responsibilities

• Execute Finance risk and control activities in accordance with the ERM Program and divisional requirements.
• Perform critical business risk assessments, including new projects and initiatives, and maintain inventories of process, risk, and control data.
• Deeply understand assigned processes, risk profiles, policies, programs, and ERM standards to enable effective risk oversight and governance.
• Support owners of risks, issues or incidents with root-cause analysis, action plans, evidence review and remediation documentation.
• Use GRC to document risk issues and assessment data; ensure timely reporting.
• Develop reporting for risk forums highlighting trends, exposures and remediation status.
• Monitor emerging risk and provide early-warning insights to leadership.
• Develop KRIs to monitor the division's risk profile.
• Assist in risk training and education to strengthen partner understanding of ERM.

Skills

Cross-functional relationships

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

System thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

Tools

GRC

SOX experience

Job description

Edward Jones is seeking a Senior Risk Manager – Finance to join the Finance Risk Management team in Tempe, AZ. You will execute the ERM program, perform risk assessments, and partner with stakeholders to strengthen risk oversight and governance.

The role requires 5+ years of risk management, a Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical and communication skills. CPA and SOX experience are advantageous. This position offers visibility across the firm and opportunities to drive risk improvements.