Senior Manager - Strategic Advisory

Edward Jones is seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as a Senior Manager within a newly created Strategic Advisory team. The Senior Manager will lead a small, nimble team, provide strategic direction, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive growth and evaluate high‑impact initiatives. What You’ll Do Collaborate with senior leadership to determine and implement strategic next steps, driving the firm’s growth. Offer consultative support to help executive leadership achieve multi‑year plans and strategic initiatives. Lead and facilitate strategic exercises and various strategy workshops with stakeholders across the firm. Support the maintenance and modification of the firm’s strategic plan through the management of a strategic planning process. Drive measurement of progress against stated short, medium, and long‑term strategies. Conduct thorough analyses of high impact strategic issues confronting the firm, collaborating with and managing cross‑functional teams as required. Communicate strategic priorities and execution plans across the firm via presentations, meetings, and written communications. Track industry and competitive trends, and develop business outlooks and forecasts where appropriate. Lead a team of leaders and associates with mandates for strategy formulation and competitive insights. Support the development of vision, mission, and long‑term strategy with the senior management team. What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Advanced Degree(s) or Certification(s) in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Analytics are preferred. 7–10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in core strategy and/or analytical work at leading Strategy Consulting Firms or Financial Services Organizations. Deep expertise in Wealth Management with prior experience in HNW, digital wealth management and/or practice management. Additional exposure to the financial services ecosystem, such as Asset Management, is highly beneficial. Capability to deliver ambiguous strategic projects end‑to‑end while contributing to the work of multiple other projects, including coaching of junior colleagues. Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis. Experience contributing to high‑impact strategy assignments and comfort with ambiguous, ever‑changing situations. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as the position will be responsible for significant thought leadership. Location Requirements 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. General Operational Note Colleagues assigned to a Talent Capability or Generations Hub are expected to work a minimum of four in‑office days per week, unless engaged in business off‑site. Any changes in strategic direction will be determined by the General Partner responsible for the business segment. EEO Statement 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. Compensation & Benefits Edward Jones’ compensation and benefits package includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and 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 401(k) 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. Salary Range – St. Louis, MO Hiring Minimum: $144,000.00 Hiring Maximum: $245,100.00 Salary Range – New York, New York Hiring Minimum: $182,160.00 Hiring Maximum: $310,052.00 Salary Range – San Francisco, California Hiring Minimum: $182,880.00 Hiring Maximum: $311,277 #J-18808-Ljbffr Edward Jones