Your passion. Our purpose. This could be powerful.
Maybe the markets keep you up at night. Trusts are your forte. Or your idea of a perfect day at the office is a deep dive into equity research. Whatever your passion, at Edward Jones it will have purpose. Your work is meaningful – because it has a singular focus: client relationships. What you do every day helps people achieve and protect their financial goals. Impacting lives for the better. And with our remarkable work-life flexibility, one of the lives it could enhance is yours.
Job Overview
Do you have a strong background in Trading? Do you have extensive capital market knowledge? If so, this could be the right opportunity for you! The Best Execution Team examines the firm’s Equity and Fixed Income trades to ensure executions are within the firm’s policies and partner with Trading to continuously improve these policies to achieve a “best in class standard” for client orders. To improve the policies, this team thinks strategically about our market space and competition, our trading partners and practices, and leverage their knowledge of regulatory requirements and rules.
What You Will Do:
Our firm maintains and continuously improves a best-in-class standard for servicing client orders. A major component to achieving this standard is ensuring we obtain the best possible pre-trade data and prices, and the best possible executions. To meet our goal, the Fixed Income Best Execution Manager is responsible for managing the Best Execution policies for Fixed Income trading and examining the firm’s trades to ensure executions are within those policies. To improve the policy, they must think strategically about our market space and competition, our trading partners and practices, and they must have expert knowledge of regulatory requirements and rules.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute annual priorities, set the firm standard and strategy for Fixed Income Best Execution in alignment with Trading, division, firm objectives and client outcomes
- Expert knowledge and application of US and Canadian capital markets, regulatory frameworks, rules and guidance provided by the SEC, FINRA, MSRB and CIRO. Serve as the delegate of the Team Leader by representing the firm via industry organizations, such as SIFMA, Financial Information Forum (FIF), Bond Dealer Association (BDA), and internally with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Trading, and other internal business partners.
- Develop, evolve, and ensure compliance with Best Execution, Fair Pricing, Market Access WSPs, disclosures rules, and regulations. Manage regulatory risk for Edward Jones through expert knowledge of reports, application of trading strategies, risk management techniques, and systems and technology used by Trading.
- On a daily basis manage and analyze execution quality to ensure high standards are met regarding proper pricing and best execution on client trades. Demonstrate client service excellent across program types and segments such as Advisory, Trust Co, UMA, and High Net Worth to be retained as broker of choice. Present report results at least monthly to Trading stakeholders and quarterly to the Best Execution Committee.
- Manage and ensure compliance of firm Best Execution policies and strategies that lead the industry and reinforce the firm’s culture of compliance. Expert management of order routing, automated trading supervision, and development of internal and external trading and vendor systems.
- Set the Fixed Income Best Execution standard and strategy to rigorously monitor counterparty, dealer, market-center, and ATS performance to inform optimal order routing strategies for Fixed Income Trading. Advocate and influence vendors and external trading counterparties, ensure we are appropriately using firm resources to achieve our goals and demonstrate our successes through advanced relationship management techniques
- Leverage and foster results with internal partners such as: 1) Compliance, Legal Regulatory Affairs, and Operations as needed in response to regulatory inquiries, audits and examinations, 2) Technology for enhancement and project prioritization
- Execute the team’s operational excellence initiatives to alignment with the department, division, firm objectives, and client outcomes.
- Expert decision making to evaluate and analyze the most complex data by applying insights through coding and reporting tools. Leverage subject matter expertise to monitor market conditions and raise awareness of potential market events to appropriate areas
Skills/Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Math, Statistics, Business, Economics, Finance and/or Accounting is required.
- Minimum of 6-10 years’ experience required
- Prior experience as best execution responsibilities or 6+ years equivalent industry experience with a preference for Trading or Compliance. Capital Markets knowledge is strongly preferred to understand the context behind the situations and conclusions encountered in this role.
- FINRA Series 7,66/63 required
- Series 52/53 required within 6 months of hire
- This position requires expert knowledge of industry rules and regulations in both the United States and Canada (FINRA, SEC, MSRB and CIRO).
- A deep understanding of fixed income market structure, capital markets, trading strategies, risk management techniques, and systems is required
- Extensive experience with data management and analysis is critical as is the ability to organize and manage one’s time and day efficiently.
What Could Set You Apart
- Masters’ degree
- CFA, CFP, MBA or related designations preferred
- Series 24 preferred
- Previous work experience on a trading desk is highly preferred.
- Experience with statistical software such as SQL, R and Python is preferred
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.
Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.
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About Us
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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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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Career Progression
Career Progression
Career Progression
Career Progression
Career Progression

It’s like professional development in the world’s largest sandbox.
Training, continuing education and mentoring – that’s only the beginning. Our headquarter campuses offer thousands of roles – and as many opportunities – for you to try new skills, get involved on different projects and step up as a leader. You’re in charge of your professional development. We just provide the opportunities.
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Where clients come first. And you are part of a branch team making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Where the culture is surprisingly collaborative. And opportunities to lead push you to grow – as you grow your practice.

Extra compensation when you need it most – with no ceiling on how much you can earn.
And we really mean it. There is no ceiling on how much you can earn as we have a work hard and be rewarded philosophy. We also understand that new financial advisors might be more worried about the floor. So we provide a guaranteed salary for your first four years. Did we mention bonuses, commissions, profit sharing and travel awards?
“As hard as I want to work determines how successful my business can be.”
– Mark Audet, CFP Financial Advisor – St. Louis

Your new career comes with support from day one.
At Edward Jones, we support you with resources and training from day one. You’ll be joining a firm that is consistently recognized and awarded for our training. We believe you’ll see our investment in you as one of the best parts of working at Edward Jones. When you join the client team in your local branch, you won’t be on your own.

Come as you are. We will teach you everything you need to know.
Our Branch Office Administrators come from many different career backgrounds. Sales. Marketing. Customer service. Even finance. But they have one thing in common: a desire for a rewarding career that empowers them to make a difference in people’s lives. Your training begins with six months of dedicated onboarding – and is built out with mentoring, learning plans tailored to your needs, and 6,000-plus at the Headquarters making sure you have everything you need to succeed.

Put your talent to the test – Working with the industry’s best.
There’s no better way to flex your skillset than working with the best. And you will find the best here. We aggressively recruit a vast array of top talent that help us innovate. And build the tools and systems that support our goal of being the #1 choice for the serious long-term investor. Our clients’ needs are becoming more complex. They have high expectations for a personalized user experience that puts them in control – so they can feel confident managing their financial lives. You won’t be competing with your colleagues to develop the next breakthrough technology. We are a team. Some say a family. And our collaborative culture permeates every aspect of our firm. Including tech innovation. Everyone is working toward the same goal: to create technology to make it easier for our clients to do business with us. And when any of us succeed, it’s a win for all of us.

Your colleagues will inspire you. And hold you accountable.
Our vast resources, solid reputation and commitment to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives attract next-level talent that creates an inspiring work environment. You won’t just be working alongside some of the industry’s best – you will be collaborating with them. Our relationships with our clients and each other are, in a word, authentic. And we hold ourselves accountable to both. Building products, services and technologies that strip out the complexity for our branch teams – and elevate our client-centric experience.

You can see the future. Because you’re building it.
Our client-first focus comes with a promise: to think like them, not just about them. So much so that we can anticipate their needs before even they do. How? By staying ahead of changing regulations and mitigating risk for over 7 million clients. Developing new tools and technologies. Creating data driven innovative business solutions. And building automation, agility and nimbleness into our workflows. So we can pivot on a dime. Prepared to solve future challenges before they ever arise.
Career Progression
Career Progression
Start here. Grow your career.
Service and Operations are known as places that grow and develop top talent at the firm. When you join our large divisions, you’ll have many opportunities to learn outside of your role. We have specialized focus areas, all waiting for you to expand your knowledge and contribution. Develop your skills. Work in many settings. And move down the path that interests you most. As your skills grow, your leader may recommend you for opportunities in other areas. Selflessly losing top talent – all in the name of your development. And the success of the firm.

Find your niche. We insist.
Investment Products & Strategy is home to many areas of expertise. This works to your advantage. And supports your professional development. Working in research but curious about trusts? Check it out. Hired in banking but a trader at heart? Give it a try. Passionate about finding innovative ways to help clients protect their goals? Your leaders will encourage you to explore. Mentor you. And connect you with other leaders and colleagues who can show you the way. And you and your leader will have meaningful, performance and development discussions throughout the year. Not only at your annual review. So as your interests evolve, your leader can help you find the next opportunity. So you can find your niche.

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Grow your skills – And find your passion.
Your professional development is our priority. World-class training, mentoring and continuing education – that’s a given. But you can expect so much more. Digital transformation throughout the firm creates a steady stream of opportunities for you to stretch your skills. In different tech areas – and different business areas. We promote collaboration and movement between divisions and departments. And encourage you to understand the business drivers by plugging you into design sprints, research projects and situations where you can see our workflows firsthand. Helping you find your passion, with so many paths to get there.


Bring your skills and experience here. We’ll find a place to put them to work.
Tech? HR? Marketing? Operations? You’ve got the skills. We’ve got the team. We are a large firm with many areas of expertise but each division is small enough for you to make an impact. And you can test the waters in other areas. We encourage it. Learning new skills and gaining leadership experience along the way.
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When it comes to your compensation, we want to be clear.
#1 Your performance drives your compensation – and we won’t limit it with earning caps. Not now, not ever.
#2 Our compensation is competitive and multi-faceted. Commissions and trimester bonuses – based on individual branch and firm profitability – make up the bulk of your variable income. But your total payout may include travel awards and profit sharing. And the opportunity to be rewarded for transitioning client relationships to financial advisors looking to grow.
#3 Our compensation is simple and transparent. We make it easy to understand how you are rewarded and strive to minimize grid changes. You know exactly what to expect and how to impact your results.
Our partnership structure frees you to focus on your clients.
Being a partnership makes us distinctly different from our competitors. More than a structure, it’s a mindset. And it permeates every aspect of our business. From how we work with each other – think collaboration not competition – to our long-term investment philosophy. It’s most at work in our shared focus on doing what’s right for the client. And it’s easy for us to do. Because we have no competing interests. No shareholders clamoring for short-term profits. We can take the long view, because we only answer to our clients. And to ourselves. Our financial advisors find this single-minded focus freeing. A clear mandate for success. And a clear path to get there.


Transitioning your practice is a difficult decision. We’re here to help.
Moving your practice to another firm may be the most stressful decision of your professional life. We understand. And our transition team is here to help. From early days when you are just beginning to consider the opportunity. To that glorious first day of opening your practice. And our support is not one-size-fits-all. We will tailor your transition to you and your practice – with you leading the way. Ensuring a smooth transition for you and your clients. And a solid path forward for next-level growth.

Investing in You
As a valued branch-team member, you will share in the success of your branch – and the firm. Our market competitive compensation program recognizes your individual contributions, promotes a long-term career, contributes to your financial security and promotes the well-being of you and your family.

Investing in You
As a valued branch team member, you will share in the success of your branch – and the firm. Our market competitive compensation program recognizes your individual contributions, promotes a long-term career, contributes to your financial security and supports the well-being of you and your family.
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How will I be compensated? Will my clients be taken care of? Will Edward Jones’ products meet my clients’ sophisticated needs? You have many questions, and we have the answers. Talk with firm leaders who can share their personal stories and insights. Meet with subject matter experts and learn about our technology, marketing, transition support – and how we can help you grow your practice your way.
A guided path for your career.
From day one you’ll have a paid, structured path to licensure and practice management, not a sink-or-swim start. As a leader in training and development, we provide you with a platform, onboarding and initial training, so you can successfully take on a new role and serve clients more completely.
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