Team Leader - Primary Field Supervision at Edward D. Jones in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued.  Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 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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Do you enjoy putting pieces together to know 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 is accountable for supervising branch activity, conducting supervisory visits, reviewing client trade activity, approving new accounts, and responding to inquiries regarding compliance policies or procedures. This position is accountable for leading a team of Field Supervision Directors who provide help to our branch offices and internal departments.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the performance of a Field Supervision primary team


• Set clear expectations to ensure that reasonable supervision is being conducted by the team


• Manage the day-to-day workflow of the team


• Ensure that team members receive the training and development needed to become and remain effective team members


• Conduct regular oversight of FSD work to ensure that reasonable and supervision is taking place


• Review and approve client contacts


• Review business travel itineraries and expense reports to ensure that firm resources are being used


• Drive complex and/or technical projects and assist in the development of supervisory systems


• Represent the department to other business areas of the firm, industry regulators, participate in sales practice exams, testify during FINRA arbitration cases, and participate in industry conferences


• Promote professional standards that are with the firm culture as well as the department's stated mission and goals


• Give guidance about complex supervisory options that may involve some level of rule interpretation

What You'll Need: 

• Bachelor's degree preferred


• Series 7 & 66 (or equivalent) required (Series 7 must be held for a minimum of 2 years)


• Series 9 &10 (or equivalent), 24, and insurance license required (or must be obtained within 4 months of hire)

What Might Set You Apart: 

• Securities industry experience and/or compliance experience is preferred


• Proven product knowledge as well as knowledge of both industry regulations and firm policies and supervisory systems


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to provide effective coaching and feedback

Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday

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