Third Party Risk Analyst - Finance
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We are seeking a professional to join our Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) team within Edward Jones (EDJ) Sourcing organization. This team is responsible for managing risks associated with EDJ's use of and reliance upon third-party relationships across all business lines.
As a Third Party Risk Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to execute due diligence procedures throughout the vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, event-driven assessments, and offboarding. You will focus on evaluating third-party service providers against regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (e.g., Cybersecurity, Business Resilience) and business stakeholders to review due diligence questionnaires and supporting documentation, identify potential risks, and document findings to support informed decision-making and escalation protocols.
This position leverages TPRM tools and standardized processes to ensure due diligence assessments are accurate, consistent, and timely, helping protect the firm from operational, cyber, financial, and other risks posed by third parties.
What You Will Do:
• Perform initial and ongoing due diligence to assess whether Third Party Service Providers are capable of (1) providing the product or service, (2) complying with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Firm policies, and (3) demonstrating effective risk management.
• Review and validate vendor responses to questionnaires and supporting documentation.
• Responsible for working directly and indirectly with Supplier Relationship Owners (SRO), Sourcing and/or other stakeholders to help determine inherent risk classifications for new or existing third-party services.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Cyber Risk Management, Business Resilience, Privacy, Legal and Sourcing to identify risks outside the firm's risk appetite and communicate them to SROs and Leadership.
• Maintain accurate records of due diligence activities using TPRM tools and systems to ensure audit readiness.
• Educate business stakeholders on Third Party Risk Management processes and procedures.
• Assist with preparing documentation, metrics, and materials for internal reporting, audits, and leadership updates.
• Support improvement efforts by assisting with documentation, updates, and other tasks as needed.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and professional development opportunities related to third-party risks.
EEO Statement
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.
Company Description
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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Position Requirements
What Experience You Need:
• BS/BA degree (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in a risk-related, procurement or analytical field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You Need:
• Foundational understanding of core risk domains such as cybersecurity, operational resilience, privacy, financial/operational risk, AI, and with willingness to deepen expertise over time.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review documentation, identify inconsistencies, and draw logical conclusions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and communicate clearly with Supplier Relationship Owners and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and comfort learning new software tools, workflow systems and databases.
• Ability to independently manage assigned tasks, including prioritizing workflow, tracking open items, and following through to completion with minimal oversight.
• Ability to participate in and support risk decisions by gathering information, preparing documentation, and escalating key findings to senior team members.
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities, including maintaining accurate records and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Problem solving mindset.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and adapt to changing requirements, including evolving TPRM systems and procedures.
What Could Set You Apart:
• Experience performing due diligence, vendor assessments, or vendor oversight in a prior role.
• Experience in risk management, risk mitigation and/or risk assessment within the financial services industry.
• Experience leading small cross-functional efforts or or supporting project work.
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory exams related to third-party risk is strongly preferred.
• Certifications such as CTPRP, CISA, etc.
• Experience in financial services, banking, or other highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT etc.
• Process improvement or automation experience.
• Strong analytical and data skills.
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 INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.
Salary Information
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.", "salary_raw": "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 ."}
