Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

At Edward Jones, our Internal Audit division partners across the firm to identify risk, strengthen controls, and improve business outcomes. We are immersed in all aspects of the businessfrom financial operations to technologygiving our associates broad exposure and meaningful career development opportunities.

What sets us apart is our focus beyond traditional audit work. We are committed to helping minimize risk for both our clients and more than 18,000 Financial Advisors, while fostering a culture built on partnership, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in executing audits, influencing stakeholders, and helping develop the next generation of audit professionalsall while enjoying minimal travel and strong work-life balance.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute financial and operational audits across multiple areas of the firm
• Perform risk assessments to define audit scope and identify key risks and controls
• Gain understanding of automated and manual processes to evaluate control environments
• Design and execute control testing to assess effectiveness and mitigate risk
• Develop clear, concise audit documentation including narratives, flowcharts, and testing results
• Communicate audit observations and risk impacts to stakeholders at all levels
• Prepare, write, and present final audit reports
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and audit partners
• Mentor and coach junior auditors, supporting their development
• Delegate work, review output, and provide feedback when partnering with other auditors

What You'll Have an Immediate Impact On

• Strengthening controls that protect clients and Financial Advisors
• Enhancing risk management practices across multiple business areas
• Supporting cross-divisional audit initiatives that drive firm priorities
• Developing team members and contributing to a high-performing audit culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
• 3+ years of public accounting and/or Internal Audit experience, including:
• Understanding of audit lifecycle (planning, fieldwork, reporting)
• Experience with audit documentation (process narratives, flowcharts, testing results, audit reports)
• Experience performing risk assessments and defining audit scope
• Ability to identify risks and controls, design testing, and evaluate effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications / What Could Set You Apart

• Active CPA, CIA, or CFE certification
• Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with IIA Standards
• Experience in banking, trust, or fiduciary environments

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.