Registered Branch Associate

Client advocate. Skilled communicator. Problem solver. Does that describe you? If so, we need you on our team.

At Edward Jones, were all about making a difference. In the lives of our clients – and our people. Our licensed branch associates are highly visible members of the client team, working under the leadership of a financial advisor.

You thrive in an inclusive team environment, are a continuous learner, have a people-serving mindset and are passionate about making an impact to change lives. You and your financial advisor will complement each other to create capacity and provide value to your community.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

Branch Address: 113 East Center St, Fostoria, OH 44830

Our Registered Branch Associates are an essential part of the client team, and we rely on their unique experiences, insights, and professional backgrounds. We value different viewpoints to help achieve exceptional results and improve the lives of our clients.

Registered Branch Associates create capacity for the Financial Advisor by partnering together to serve existing clients at the direction of the Financial Advisor. Registered Branch Associates support the branch process in order to provide a streamlined client experience, understand client motivations and goals, and accelerate trust within the branch team.

Well give you training and the support you need, providing:

Training which may include mentoring, job shadowing, coaching and branch office visits

A support network that extends beyond your branch office and includes headquarters assistance via phone, email and firm intranet resources

As a salaried professional, you can also expect…

A competitive compensation package that includes bonus potential, 401K, and comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holidays and personal days

A culture of continuous improvement and professional development

For more information please visit: Edward Jones Benefits page

Youll be competitively compensated…

Edward Jones believes in a human centered approach as we partner for positive impact, to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues, and communities.

The hiring minimum and maximum range shown below is a subset of the total pay range. There are opportunities for merit-based salary increases as you progress in the Registered Branch Associate role.

Hiring Minimum: $24.43

Hiring Maximum: $28.56

Skills/Requirements

Skills:

Ability to learn and apply legal and regulatory requirements related to selling financial solutions

Work independently with strong problem solving, critical thinking, and sound judgement

A resilient, creative and progressive mindset

Motivated to achieve results as an individual and team

Attention to detail, organization, and time management

Key responsibilities:

Deepening relationships with existing clients

Gather information and collect suitability information to open new accounts

Research portfolio performance, cost/fees, asset allocation, changes to portfolio construction/investments, and make recommendations to Financial Advisor and communicate to client on behalf of Financial Advisor when in agreement with recommendation

Execute Financial Advisor solicited buy/sell orders and confirm with clients

Answer general client questions regarding Edward Jones Stock recommendations and withdrawals

Actively business plan and work as a team to continuously evaluate and execute branch strategies

Continually develop yourself to grow personally and professionally

Can you see yourself…

Building meaningful connections and long-lasting relationships with clients

Managing multiple projects in a dynamic and highly collaborative organization

Identifying, analyzing, and resolving a wide variety of issues related to personalized investment solutions, involving the financial advisor when appropriate

Desire to be part of a continuous learning environment, incorporating feedback and adapting to changes

Requirements:

High School Diploma/Equivalent required; Bachelors degree preferred

3-5 years of relevant experience in securities/financial services industry preferred

Series 7 and Series 66 required; if not currently registered, registrations may be obtained at Edward Jones during the assigned study period

FINRA registrations are required within three months. State insurance licenses are also required

As an associate, you are required to complete all ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities FINRA and/or SEC

Complete required CE training to ensure license(s) are in good standing

Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. Were 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

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, were 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 2023, data as of December 2022. 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.

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