Financial Planning and Investments Oversight Officer

Edward Jones

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Edward Jones Generations® provides an end-to-end, high net worth (HNW) client experience by partnering with our branch teams to provide ongoing client services including holistic financial planning, tax and estate planning services via trusted 3rd parties, plan implementation via expanding sets of Edward Jones products and services, and ongoing reporting and support. We’re looking for strategic thinkers and collaborators who have a strong background in the many complex needs of financial planning as well as a deep desire to put their clients first in everything they do. The Financial Planning and Investments Oversight Officer provides expert-level oversight of fiduciary financial planning and discretionary investment management within Generations® ensuring alignment with fiduciary financial planning standards, client objectives, and firm investment philosophy. This role reviews and evaluates financial plans, portfolio strategies, asset allocations, and policy exceptions, exercising independent judgment and delegated authority to mitigate firm risk and support performance outcomes. While not directly leading associates, the Oversight Officer influences quality and consistency through coaching, committee participation, and collaboration with financial planners, portfolio managers, tax and estate experts and internal stakeholders. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding investment integrity and supporting strategic initiatives across Edward Jones Generations™.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 6-10 years relevant experience required
CFP required
Series 7, 66 & 52 required within 6 months of hire
Financial planning knowledge and expertise
Use of investment tools and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Morningstar Direct, FactSet).
Advanced knowledge of high-net-worth and complex trust investment client needs
Understanding of alternative investments and special asset classes
Experience leveraging financial planning software such as MoneyGuide Pro or other similar software.
Deep understanding and Knowledge in the following: Investment management principles, including asset allocation and portfolio construction.
Fiduciary standards and regulatory requirements applicable to financial planning
Internal investment policies, procedures, and governance structures
Risk management practices in financial planning and portfolio oversight
Financial markets, instruments, and economic indicators.
Investment performance measurement and attribution.
Firm’s investment philosophy and its application across client segments.
Firm's financial planning standards and its application across client segments

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Familiarity with tax-aware investing and estate-sensitive strategies
Experience with investment committee governance and documentation
Cross-functional knowledge of legal, tax, and planning disciplines
Familiarity with audit and regulatory exam processes related to investment oversight

Responsibilities

Review financial plans to ensure alignment with client objectives, fiduciary financial planning standards, and firm policy.
Review investment strategies and asset allocations to ensure alignment with client objectives, fiduciary standards, and firm policy.
Evaluate and escalate investment-related risks, including policy exceptions, concentration issues, and market exposures.
Review and validate financial planning strategies for complex or high-net-worth client relationships.
Review and validate portfolio construction approaches for complex or high-net-worth client accounts.
Support the development and refinement of investment policies, procedures, and best practices.
Provide coaching and training to help planners, strategists, and consultants deliver higher quality and personalized plans for clients.
Partner with firm Financial Planning to support the development and refinement of financial planning standards, procedures, and best practices for high net worth clients.
Serve as a subject matter expert on financial planning and investment-related matters for internal stakeholders and committees.
Document oversight findings and recommendations in a clear, actionable format.
Contribute to training and onboarding of new portfolio managers Generations team members.
Stay current on market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
Support strategic initiatives that enhance investment oversight, client experience, and operational efficiency.
Maintain department WSPs and SOPs associated with financial planning and investment management.