You could say we're at the center of the center.
Here at Edward Jones the client is our single focus and our relationships with them are the measure of everything we do. And Service and Operations divisions are at the center of it all. We support our clients, branch teams and headquarter associates in providing the best possible experience. Advocate for our more than 7 million clients through regulation communication, fraud protection and managing their investment distributions. Protect their investments by mitigating risk. And innovate new ways of working. Using insights to create solutions for the future - in the here and now. **
Job Overview**
Position Schedule: Part-Time
The Service Division is seeking a Tailored BOA Support Specialist to provide remote Branch Office Administrator (BOA) support to existing Financial Advisors (FAs). Associates in this area will remotely support a minimum of 5 branches daily with answering incoming calls, handling client, vendor, and FA inquiries along with scheduling appointments and general administrative support. **
Key Responsibilities**
- Providing solutions in response to incoming telephone calls and written correspondence from FAs, BOAs, and/or clients in both an independent and team structure considering different variables such as legal/regulatory guidelines and risk to the firm; Associate will not provide solutions, guidance, and recommendations on the suitability of investments as it pertains to clients
- Completing necessary training and keeping up to date on changes in processes or information necessary to do the job
- Continuing their learning and development through daily department emails, team meetings, and continuing education sessions
- Contributing to the overall success of the team by acting as a resource for others and supporting new initiatives, projects, or process changes
- Identifying opportunities for improvements or enhancements within the team
Benefits
At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:
Hiring Minimum: $40895
Hiring Maximum: $63295 **
Skills/Requirements**
- Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work within the office three days per week, with the preference for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of customer service experience or comparable experience working in the financial services industry or Edward Jones is preferred
- If the candidate is applying for a Home-Based Associate position, the candidate must meet the minimum internet connectivity requirements. A satellite connection for your high-speed internet doesn't work with our current home-based setup; you need to be on a DSL or a cable high-speed internet connection. The software in the department requires a minimum of 30 Mbps down speed, 5 Mbps up speed, and less than 60 Ping Speed to perform daily functions.
- The associate will be assigned an 8:00am - 5:00pm workday. A part time associate will be asked to work every Friday, and two additional days throughout the week.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respond and adapt to callers and peers with appropriate tone, organized thoughts, and confidence
- Ability to respond to written correspondence in a clear, succinct manner using correct grammar, spelling, and format
- Organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task and follow up appropriately to take issues to resolution
- Capable of working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment, quickly learning, and applying new information
- Strong computer skills are required including proficiency with Microsoft Windows 10 functions, working on multiple monitors with remote desktop connections, basic troubleshooting concepts (i.e. clearing browser cache, restart vs close vs log out, remote connections), effective use of Microsoft Office applications, and working in multiple browsers simultaneously: Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
Awards & Accolades
- 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2022, published Fortune July 2022, Great Places to Work® data as of March 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
- Edward Jones was recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials by Great Places to Work® and Fortune® magazine. The privately held firm ranked No. 2 overall, in its fourth appearance on the list.
- 2022 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, published September 2022, research by Great Places to Work®, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
- Edward Jones has been named to the 2022 Best Workplaces for Women list by Great Places to Work® and Fortune® magazine, ranking No. 45.
- 2022 Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, published April 2022, research by Great Place to Work®, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
- For the 23rd time, Edward Jones has earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® ranking by Great Places to Work® and Fortune® magazine. Edward Jones ranked No. 35 on the prestigious 2022 list.
- 2022 Best Places to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality, Great Place to Work® in partnership with Human Rights Campaign Foundation, published Equity Magazine January 2022, data as of July 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
- Edward Jones scored 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The ranking designated Jones as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ+Equality.
About Us
At Edward Jones, we help clients achieve their serious, long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and implementing tailored solutions. To ensure a personal client experience, we have located our 15,000+ branch offices where our more than 7 million clients live and work.
In a typical branch office, a financial advisor meets with clients and receives branch office support, so they can focus on building deep relationships with clients. Headquarters associates in St. Louis, Tempe and Mississauga provide support and expertise to help U.S. and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience. We continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual investors.
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.
