Data Analyst II

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Come join us in Firm Analytics, where we strive to unleash the full potential of data and analytics to address business challenges. As a Data Analyst on our team, you will design, develop, and deliver actionable insights and solutions by applying statistical concepts and analytic techniques such as root cause, exploratory, sensitivity and scenario analysis, as well as hypothesis testing and economic modeling. You will combine data from multiple sources to develop innovative approaches and solutions to business problems. You will collaborate with business leaders and other team members to develop actionable insights and build a cohesive story to inform enterprise decision making and influence strategic planning.

If you have a passion for delivering insights, problem solving, and developing solutions that drive action, Firm Analytics may be your next career choice!

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and provide actionable insights on ambiguous business problems by applying statistical concepts and analytic techniques to support and inform business decisions
• Independently approach complex problems with sound judgement, evaluate multiple solutions, apply critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to deliver impactful results
• Merge, cleanse, and transform complex data from multiple sources ensuring data integrity and consistency for reliable analysis
• Develop advanced logic to structure datasets for analysis
• Understand key business drivers and priorities to align analysis in support of strategic goals and long-term enterprise success
• Lead, manage and execute projects and problems with agility and independence, addressing risks and barriers with timely communication and escalation
• Partner with internal and cross functional teams, as well as business leaders and external vendors, to understand the business problem, recommend solutions, and drive projects, analysis, and deliverables to completion
• Lead team to effectively communicate analytical findings and insights through clear, concise storytelling tailored to your audience, including senior and executive leaders
• Apply critical thinking to pressure test and validate logic and outputs against known sources and understanding of the business
• Educate senior and executive leaders across the firm on analytical concepts and best practices
• Serve as a technical and functional data subject matter expert

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 500 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.

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Awards and 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

Position Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a relevant analytics role
• Bachelor's Degree required with an emphasis in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Analytics, or Data Science preferred. Relevant work experience will be considered. Advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years experience interacting with database and file storage systems (Oracle, Hadoop, Snowflake, Databricks)
• 3+ years experience with data manipulation and analysis language (SQL/Python/R)
• 3+ years experience with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI or similar tool).
• 3+ years experience analyzing data and creating data driven business insights.
• Strong analytical, critical and systems thinking required
• Advanced experience with statistical concepts and analytic techniques
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel (pivot, formulas, etc.)
• Databricks and Snowflake knowledge is a plus

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Current 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.

**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.**

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": "Row(double=None, string=\"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 .\")"}