Firm Planning Specialist

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We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking professional to drive excellence across complex initiatives and support the evolution of our firm's processes, governance, and strategic priorities. This role requires strong business acumen, the ability to influence across multiple areas, and deep expertise in both Agile and traditional project methodologies. The ideal candidate excels at building relationships, facilitating decision-making among senior leaders, and shaping solutions that deliver meaningful business impact.
Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight and thought leadership to support firmwide priorities and long-term objectives
• Facilitate decision-making processes involving senior leaders across business segments, divisions, and functional areas
• Support the development of business cases, strategic recommendations, and execution plans
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, resolve conflicts, and drive positive outcomes
• Apply systems thinking to evaluate organizational impacts and ensure integration across workstreams
• Support change adoption by championing new processes, tools, and operating models
• Build collaborative relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels
• Strengthen organizational capability through effective communication and partnership

**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.**

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.

Company Description

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.

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.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Awards and Accolades

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.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field applying understanding of how business decisions impact multiple functions
• 6 or more years' experience working in a role with strategic planning and business case development
• Proficiency to work with senior-leaders in their decision-making process
• Ability to learn firm processes, governance ecosystem, and strategic imperatives
• Capability to develop a high level understanding of digital products and execution

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Series 7

Salary Information

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.", "salary_raw": "Row(double=None, string=\"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 .\")"}