Innovate here. And see your ideas come to life.It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships. The best part? We develop and create our own industry-leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client-first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor-client relationship.Job OverviewPosition Schedule: Full-TimeIn 2022, Edward Jones invested 1 billion in technology infrastructure, digital initiatives, and virtual business enablement tools. We're currently in the test-and-learn phase and are looking for talented, motivated professionals, that want to be part of this transformational journey. Cloud-based architecture and modern technical capabilities will enable us to grow our impact while providing the best client experience possible.You may be surprised to know that Edward Jones employs hundreds of software developers - all focused on creating world-class experiences for our clients and branch offices. If you've considered Edward Jones in the past, it's time to take another look. We are embracing a modern, cloud-based architecture and are looking for exceptional individuals who want to be a part of that future.The Investment Management portfolio is looking for a Product Owner 1 to join our Investment Advice & Monitoring (IAM) Product team. This role will lead a delivery team that is modernizing Investment Research systems for both Home Office and Branch Users. The position has a broad scope of responsibility and requires an understanding of firm investment programs, financial products, Agile software development, stakeholder management, and effective decision making.The Product Owner will partner with the IAM Product Manager to align strategy to execution through the development and maintenance of the product roadmap, outlining the body of work expected now, next, and into the future (emphasis on the now and next).If you are interested in improving the firm's investment research experience through the building/enhancing of our digital systems - I highly encourage you to apply for this role.What You'll Do:
The Product Owner serves as the individual accountable for one system, or sub-components of low to medium complex product structures. They are responsible for providing thought leadership and driving a functional product team to deliver value to internal and external customers of the Firm.
The role is accountable for the respective product's branch/client/home office experience that necessitates a system thinking approach.
This work includes management of system plans and supporting artifacts encompassing resource requirements, stakeholder solution requirements, dependencies, timelines, milestones, and success criteria as necessary to deliver on the promised business value.
This individual additionally serves as the primary contact for issues and escalations related to their supported systems, providing as timely resolution as possible.
This individual will additionally interact and align with adjacent product teams to ensure a consistent and cohesive progression of the department strategy.
This role will collaborate with the Sr Product Owner/Product Manager to maintain and prioritize the product backlog. Assist in writing well defined user stories, acceptance criteria, and ensure that the backlog is refined and ready for sprint planning.
This role will collaborate with QE resources to define acceptance criteria and ensure that the delivered product meets quality standards.
At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:Hiring Minimum: $81750Hiring Maximum: $139194Skills/RequirementsWhat you'll need
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management information systems, computer science, or related field preferred
Equivalent experience will be considered
Minimum 2+ years of experience within financial services or digital product management
Knowledge of financial services concepts, practices, and procedures, with emphasis on the Product.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail orientation with strong analytical capabilities.
Ability to deliver results with some direction.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and direct work in a way that maximizes both personal and team efficiency.
Teamwork / collaboration mindset with the ability to work with stakeholders throughout the organization and drive toward a decision.
A base understanding of full-cycle software development within an Agile framework.
Candidates that live within in 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 a preference for Tuesday through Thursday.
Awards & AccoladesAt 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 JonesCheck out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesAbout UsJoin 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.#LI-HO
