Enterprise Model Risk Leader

6 days ago

Saint Louis, United States Edward Jones Full time
Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Home Office

Edward Jones is investing in maturing our Enterprise Risk Management capabilities and is seeking an Enterprise Model Risk Leader to build and lead our model risk management framework across the firm.

The Enterprise Model Risk Leader executes the development, implementation, governance and continuous improvement of the Edward Jones Enterprise Management framework pillars and programs, specifically Model Risk. This position is responsible for leading the enablement of Enterprise Model risk capabilities, providing model risk consultation across the Enterprise, aggregation and prioritization of the Enterprise model risk profile, building and enabling our Enterprise risk culture and ensuring alignment of our risk framework to the firm's strategic objectives. They are responsible for directing the independent validation activities of the Edward Jones model inventory. The Enterprise Risk Leader leads a team of Enterprise Risk Managers (individual contributors/SMEs) and/or Model Validators (individual contributors/SMEs) and is directly responsible to an Enterprise Risk Director.

What You'll Do:
  • Executes Enterprise model risk strategies, in alignment with the company's strategic objectives and our Enterprise Risk Management strategy.
  • Develops Enterprise Model Risk Management programs, policies, standards and processes to analyze and report enterprise risks, and to manage risks according to the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
  • Leads a team of model validators to conduct independent validation and periodic review of models, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models, under development and in production across the organization to ensure they are fit for purpose, operating as intended and appropriately calibrated.
  • Aggregates and provides risk insights regarding the components of the Enterprise risk profile to ensure effective risk management and prioritization of our most significant risks at the firm level.
  • Ensures the organization's risk management framework and strategies are in compliance with applicable regulations, rating agency standards, and strategic imperatives of the organization.
  • Advises and consults regarding model risk topics across the Enterprise as a relationship manager to either functional areas or first line risk teams to ensure alignment to our Enterprise Risk Management framework.
  • Ensures effective risk management practices are embedded into the company's model governance ecosystem and decision-making processes.
  • Leads components of the Enterprise Risk system that fosters a collaborative, accountable, transparent and proactive risk culture across the organization.
  • Lead and develop a team of risk managers (individual contributors) that are responsible for driving execution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework pillars, programs and objectives.
  • Deliver ongoing enhancements to the Enterprise Risk Framework to ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement towards maturity.


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.

Hiring Minimum: $136571
Hiring Maximum: $232541

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Skills/Requirements

What Experience You Need:
  • Expert knowledge of model validation techniques and model risk management principles and processes.
  • Strong knowledge with AI/ML models and techniques and familiarity with related software and tools.
  • Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in model development and validation (e.g. - Python, R, SAS)
  • Strong knowledge of data management and manipulation and experience handling large datasets.
    Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and guidelines relevant to model risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Frameworks, methodologies and best practices.
    Knowledge of the financial services and wealth management industries.
  • Organizational knowledge and savvy to understand how to best apply industry frameworks to Edward Jones successfully.
  • Masters or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Computer Science or Engineering preferred.
  • Relevant experience in model validation, model risk management or data science.

What Might Set You Apart:
Advanced and complex analytical thinking, attention to detail, adaptability and ability to lead through ambiguity, ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, problem solving, ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment, ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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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

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

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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, 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 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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