Description

Opportunity Overview

Team Overview:
Do you have the desire and drive to manage capital while aligning yourself with the strategic direction of the firm? If so, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. The Municipal Trading Department within Edward Jones is primarily responsible for providing our Financial Advisors with a broad supply of highly diversified and fairly priced municipal bonds that are used to fulfill the unique needs of every one of our more than 8 million clients. Our goal is to identify and analyze opportunities in the marketplace while always seeking to provide the best execution possible on every trade we handle.
As an Associate Trader 1 in the Municipal Trading Department, expectations are that you will have a passion for capital markets, and excellent risk management skills. Additionally, attention to detail is a must as your decisions can negatively impact our clients, while exposing the firm to significant regulatory, financial, and reputational risk.

What You Will Do:

• Provide trading support under direct oversight of a licensed trader
• Develop market analysis techniques, including basic pricing levels, risk assessment, and position management
• Deliver client service excellence by researching and resolving general branch inquiries
• Build knowledge of and adhere to all firm processes, policies and regulatory requirements
• Gain understanding of internal and external trading systems and related tools
• Complete assigned tasks and projects to support the trading desk
• Successfully attain Series 7, SIE, 52 and 66 within 6 months

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.

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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.

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Position Requirements

What Experience You Need:

• B.A./B.S. degree in business, economics, finance, or quantitative related field
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in financial services, including capital markets preferred
• Series 7, SIE, 52, and 66 required within 6 months
• Strong math skills: accuracy is important
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Position is not remote eligible, it will be based in office in Tempe, AZ

What Could Set You Apart:

• Capital markets experience
• Client Service and/or financial industry experience
• CFP, MBA, CFA, CPA or working towards designation(s)
• Proficiency in non-trading applications or coding language (i.e. Microsoft Suite, Power BI, Tableau, VBA, SQL)

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.