Executive Assistant

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 16-Mar-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.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.Overview:Edward Jones is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide support to our Chief Financial Officer and the Finance, Digital and Emerging Segment team at a Fortune 250 financial planning and wealth management firm! You'll manage complex schedules, coordinate executive meetings, and ensure seamless communication across leadership and stakeholders.In this role, you will succeed if you possess proven organizational and communication skills, are self-motivated, thorough, quick-thinking, and flexible, have excellent attention to detail, and exhibit a high degree of integrity, confidentiality and dependability.Here are a few of the key responsibilities you will be a part of:Responsible for providing administrative support to Chief Financial Officer, multiple General Partners, Directors and to ensure the smooth functioning of the departmentUtilize knowledge of the firm's organizational structure, Forums, Division functions, and current initiatives to make appropriate connection points and update the leader(s) as appropriatePrepare and deliver responses (written and verbal) on behalf of leader(s) requiring advanced knowledge of relevant subject matterPrepare the leader for meetings and may prepare meeting materials / assist with the development of presentationsObtain and organize information for use in conferences, speeches, reports and/or meetingsHandle phone calls, mail, e-mail and faxes. Answer questions and refer information requests to appropriate areas. Determine when calls or inquiries need to be brought to the attention of the Leader.Process payment of invoices and travel and business expense reportsDraft letters, memos and other Division communications.Other duties as assignedWhat Experience You'll Need:High School Diploma or equivalent5+ years related experience, including:Excellent organizational skillsGood judgment in setting priorities, providing responses to requests for information/meetings and proven ability in handling confidential information with discretionSelf-motivated and ability to work independentlyMust have good verbal and written communication skills and a customer service orientation to handle internal and external contactsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Adobe ProfessionalZoom capabilities, including recording and pollsAdvanced problem-solving skills; problems may be non-routineCompletes work with a limited degree of supervisionLikely to act as an informal resource for associates with less experienceCandidates 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.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 JonesCheck out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesEdward 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.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.