Associate Analyst I - Product Review

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 11-Aug-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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.

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Product Review's mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals by ensuring the products the firm offers align with our investment philosophy. Established in 1983, the department executes on this mission by reviewing, approving, and monitoring all types of investments and solutions broadly marketed by Edward Jones. Product Review is organized into four specialized teams covering investments and solutions such as mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, insurance, retirement, and education plans.

What You Will Do

• Develop analytical skills by assisting with reviews on products that are the responsibility of the assigned team.
• Develop the ability to critically review prospectus / offering statement / contract language.
• Assist analysts by compiling and reviewing data, conducting analysis, and completing studies of product types or individual strategy reviews.
• Update analytical tools and dashboards to support business goals.
• Participate in a rotational analyst development program to bolster breadth of knowledge and familiarity with various products covered by Product Review teams.
• Provide service to branch teams and internal stakeholders by responding to requests.

What Experience You Need

• Finance, Applied Mathematics, Accounting or Economics Bachelor's and/or a Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Progress towards CFA designation within one year of hire. Completion of the CFA program is critical for career progression within the department.
• SIE and Series 7/66 or their equivalency required or attained within one year of hire.
• Solid knowledge of economic, statistical, and investment concepts.
• Proficiency in financial modeling utilizing spreadsheets, data tools, and financial databases (Bloomberg, FactSet, PowerBI, etc.).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are needed to prepare and present preliminary analysis to team as well as responding to requests from branch teams.
• Willingness to become a continuous student of industry, product, and firm landscapes and concepts.

Minimum Qualifications

1-2 years of experience in financial services related field preferred

Ability To

• Locate and sort through various information sources to identify relevant information needed to make an investment decision.
• Prepare reports, statistical data, and recommendations for use in the formulation of investment decisions, processes, or tools.
• Represent Edward Jones by accompanying analysts in meetings for purposes of investment analysis.
• Develop and deepen an understanding of:
• The Edward Jones investment philosophy and firm business model.
• Financial statement analysis.
• Product Review’s role as the informed buyer for the client, and how decisions contribute to providing complete wealth management for clients.
• Interpreting highly technical and/or legal language.
• **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 effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, 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 three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**

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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.