**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:** Full-Time This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 30-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. The Senior Strategist role will lead the development, refinement, and implementation of change management and communications methodologies and tools that drive organizational transformation and employee engagement. This role is pivotal in ensuring the firm's approach to change is innovative, effective, and aligned with its strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leadership, change management methodology, the evolution of change management practices, and communication strategy, particularly within the financial services industry or similarly complex environments. **What You'll Do:** + Provide strategic leadership to the change and communications methods team, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and goals. + Develop and implement robust change management frameworks that support organizational transformation and business objectives. + Ensure the firm's change management practices are scalable, adaptable, and aligned with industry best practices. + Partner with cross-functional teams to embed change management methodologies into organizational processes and initiatives. + Lead efforts to refine and evolve the firm's change management methodologies to address emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities. + Stay abreast of industry advancements and integrate innovative approaches into the firm's change management practices. + Drive continuous improvement in change management processes, ensuring they remain effective and relevant in a dynamic business environment. 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 (https://secure.edwardjonesbenefits.com/fleet/public/index/f914262d-0362-4682-bd1e-0ccd25f1dfb1) . **Hiring Minimum:** $101700 **Hiring Maximum:** $173200 Read More About Job Overview **Skills/Requirements** + Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Business, Communications, or a related field + 10+ years of change management experience, with a strong focus on training, coaching, and competency development + Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering change management training, assessments, and communities of practice + Proven ability to work across complex organizations to align stakeholders and drive outcomes + Strong communication and influencing skills with diverse audiences + Experience in financial services or similarly regulated environments preferred **What Could Set You Apart:** + Advanced degree + Preferred certifications: Prosci or ACMP ****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. Read More About Skills/Requirements **Awards & 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 (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/?\_sft\_category=awards-accolades) Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones (https://careers.edwardjones.com/en-CA/blogs/?\_sft\_category=awards-accolades-en-ca) Read More About Awards & Accolades **About Us** 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 (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/edward-jones-releases-annual-purpose-inclusion-and-citizenship-report/?codes=DIRECT&utm\_source=DIRECT) . ¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. 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. \#LI-HO