Senior Consultant - Strategic Advisory

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 14-Jan-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.

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.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and offer consultative support to executives to determine and implement strategic next steps, driving Edward Jones' growth.
• Lead/facilitate strategic exercises and various strategy workshops with stakeholders across the firm and develop trust‑based relationships with a deep understanding of internal client’s business objectives and challenges.
• Conduct thorough analyses of high‑impact strategic issues confronting the firm, collaborating with, and managing cross‑functional teams as required (incl. structuring problems, developing hypotheses, gathering data, analyzing results, and presenting findings to senior executives).
• Communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, in a structured manner via presentations, meetings, and written communications.
• Track industry and competitive trends, and develop business outlook and forecasts where appropriate.
• Drive multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree is required with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Advanced Degree(s) or Certification(s) in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Analytics are preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, with a preference for core strategy and/or analytical work at leading Strategy Consulting Firms or Financial Services Organizations.
• The role requires prior experience in Wealth Management with advanced familiarity about WM business segments and Practice Management.
• Capability to drive an independent workstream and manage contributions to the work of multiple projects.
• 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.

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.

Current home‑based associates please note: even as a hybrid posted role you are eligible to apply and, if selected, may retain your home‑based status. However future business or regulatory needs may require on‑site work and some roles may carry a preference for hybrid presence.

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.

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