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Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

**Position Schedule:** Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 07-Oct-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

The Financial/Operational Director is directly responsible to the Internal Audit Director (CAE) and is responsible for leading managers, senior auditors and staff. The position is responsible for working with the CAE and other IA leaders in developing and leading the execution of the annual audit plan for all divisions of the firm. The Director position provides excellent exposure to the organization and the dynamic financial services industry. The position requires interaction with all levels of firm leadership, staff, external auditors and regulators.

+ Lead the development of the annual risk-based audit plan

+ Lead managers and auditors to scope and execute financial, operational and regulatory audits and projects to deliver control assurance and/or improvement in the control environment

+ Work with managers and auditors to effectively communicate audit results via written reports and presentations to senior management

+ Participate in firm projects to validate that risks and controls are appropriately considered and addressed during the development phase

+ Support firm compliance with regulatory and internal control reviews. This is accomplished through assessing control design, coordination with external auditors on control testing and helping to evaluate the impact of any issues noted

+ Consult with leaders throughout the firm on risk/process/control matters that arise

+ Provide development, training and coaching to managers and auditors

+ Assist the CAE in carrying out the internal audit division's quarterly reporting responsibilities to the Audit Committee

+ Drive improvements in internal audit methodology to increase quality, efficiency and effectiveness

+ Develop and foster strong relationships with leaders throughout the firm

+ Educate individuals throughout the firm to deepen knowledge of risk and controls

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) .

**Hiring Minimum:** $168500

**Hiring Maximum:** $286900

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Skills/Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree is required, an emphasis in accounting or finance is preferred. Graduate degree is preferred

+ CPA or CIA is required

+ Series 7 and 66 are required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire

+ Ten or more years of progressive, professional experience is required (public accounting and/or large corporate internal audit experience is preferred) with at least four years of people leadership experience.

+ Advanced knowledge of GAAP, COSO, AICPA, IIA and other professional standards

+ Broker dealer, trust and banking financial, operational and compliance risk and controls

+ Technologically savvy and current with emerging technology trends

+ Experience in evaluating risk to scope audit work and to evaluate findings

+ Significant experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and other SOC1 reviews

+ Excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills are required

+ Experience in utilizing data analysis tools to perform audit work is preferred

+ Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills are required

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Awards & Accolades

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)

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About Us

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 (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/edward-jones-releases-annual-purpose-inclusion-and-citizenship-report/?codes=DIRECT&utm\_source=DIRECT) .

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

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.

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