Edward Jones

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: Full-Time 
 
Come join us in Firm Analytics, where we strive to unleash the full potential of data and AI to address business challenges. As a Data Scientist I on our team, you will design, develop, and deliver data science solutions requiring advanced mathematical methods, machine learning, and statistical models in support of data-driven strategies. You will combine data from multiple sources to develop innovative solutions to business problems and collaborate with business partners and other data scientists to develop tailored analytic solutions that inform and influence business decisions across the firm. 
 
Your Insights. Real Outcomes. If you have a passion for Data Science, developing solutions, driving analysis to action and inquiry into innovation, Edward Jones may be your career choice. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
 


* Use statistical modeling, machine learning, and numerical optimization to discover and explain patterns in data.
* Create features and develop models beyond standard toolset libraries to meet unique business challenges.
* Interpret and communicate findings and insights from the data to business partners
* Define data needs and evaluate data quality for applicability to posed problems
* Execute projects from design through implementation and final delivery to internal business partners 
 
 

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 preference for Tuesday through Thursday. 
 
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: $84100 
 
Hiring Maximum: $143100 
 
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf. 
 
Skills/Requirements 
 
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* Master of Science Degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or related field required. PhD degree desired.
* 3-5 years professional experience with predictive statistical models or numerical optimization, and working with typical data used in such analyses
* Experience with one or more programming languages (Python, R, Scala)
* Ability to derive insights or novel ideas from data and mathematical models using a hypothesis driven framework. Connect insights to desired research or business outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability and interest in learning new algorithms and tools, including optimization, natural language processing and graph analysis. 
 
 

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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 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. 
 
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. 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.

Data

Machine learning

Data Science

Analytics

Project management

Python

Scala

Analysis

Algorithm

Support

Statistics

Mathematics

Innovation

Research

Natural Language Toolkit

Statistical model

Numerical Methods

Data analysis

Data Visualization

Graphs

Predictive modeling

Data Quality

Feature Modeling

Data analytics

Data analytics strategy

Team collaboration

Communication Skills

Data Scientist I - Firm Analytics