Jobs · Sales · Illinois

Registered Branch Associate

Edward Jones · Rockford, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteSalesFull-time

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Deepen 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

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma/Equivalent required; Bachelor's 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

Qualifications

  • Highly motivated and proactive
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently with strong problem solving, critical thinking, and sound judgement
  • Resilient, creative, and progressive mindset
  • Attention to detail, organization, and time management

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

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.

Benefits

  • 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
  • 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.

You'll 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.

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