Team Leader - Advanced Branch Support

Native American Talent; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Jones is seeking a Team Leader for the Advanced Branch Support (ABS) department. You will lead a team of Relationship Managers who provide high-touch, differentiated support to the firm’s top branch teams. You’ll guide performance, coach talent, and influence outcomes to enhance the branch experience.

The role requires a Series 7 license, 5+ years of people leadership, and strong communication. You’ll collaborate across business areas to improve processes, technology, and service models,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with program and change management, strategic thinking, and execution.
• Ability to analyze data and trends to inform decisions.
• Series 7 required; Series 66 a plus and must be obtained within 9 months if not held.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Relationship Managers to deliver high-quality support to top practices.
• Build partnerships across the firm and advocate for evolving practice needs.
• Lead day-to-day operations, monitor performance, and use metrics to drive improvements.
• Partner across areas to advance process, technology, and service enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Program management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Job description

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 29-Sep-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 500 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 (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/edward-jones-releases-annual-purpose-inclusion-and-citizenship-report/?codes=DIRECT&utm_source=DIRECT) .

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Team Overview:

The Advanced Branch Support (ABS) department within the Market & Practice Solutions Division is seeking a Team Leader to lead a team of Relationship Managers providing high-touch, differentiated support to the firm’s top branch teams. Relationship Managers serve as a critical connection to the home office, helping some of the firm’s largest and most complex practices navigate business needs and access solutions across the firm. The Team Leader plays a key role in guiding this team and ensuring they deliver the expertise, coordination, and support these practices need to successfully serve their clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop Relationship Managers to deliver high-quality support to the firm’s top practices.

• Build strong partnerships across the firm, advocate for evolving practice needs, and influence outcomes that enhance the branch experience.

• Lead day-to-day operations, maintain performance standards, and use metrics, trends, and branch insights to drive team performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Partner across business areas to advance process, technology, and service model enhancements that reduce branch effort, improve outcomes, and support the continued growth and scalability of ABS.

What Experience You Need:

• Series 7 required.

• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and coach talent, with strong judgment and decision-making skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across business units and leadership levels.

• Experience with program and change management, strategic thinking, and execution.

• Ability to advocate for branch and client needs while navigating market, firm, and industry events.

• Experience managing escalations, making risk-based decisions, and identifying opportunities to enhance processes and technology.

• Ability to analyze data and trends to generate insights and inform business decisions.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Active Series 66

• If not currently held, must obtain within 9 months of hire.

"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.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/?_sft_category=awards-accolades)

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones (https://careers.edwardjones.com/en-CA/blogs/?_sft_category=awards-accolades-en-ca)

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 (https://secure.edwardjonesbenefits.com/fleet/public/index/f914262d-0362-4682-bd1e-0ccd25f1dfb1) .