Registered Branch Associate - Rock Valley, IA

Edward Jones

About The Position

Registered Branch Associates are an essential part of the client team, partnering with Financial Advisors to serve existing clients and support branch processes. They help provide a streamlined client experience, understand clients’ motivations and goals, and build trust within the branch team. The role includes training and support through mentoring, job shadowing, coaching, branch office visits, and assistance from headquarters by phone, email, and firm intranet resources. The associate deepens client relationships, gathers information to open accounts, researches portfolio performance and investments, and makes recommendations to the Financial Advisor. When aligned with the advisor’s recommendation, the associate may communicate with clients on the advisor’s behalf. The role also executes advisor-solicited buy and sell orders, responds to general questions about Edward Jones stock recommendations and withdrawals, and contributes to branch business planning and strategy. Associates complete ongoing firm and regulatory training and continuing education to keep licenses in good standing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Series 7 and Series 66 registrations required; registrations may be obtained at Edward Jones during the assigned study period if not currently registered.
FINRA registrations are required within three months.
State insurance licenses are required.
Ability to learn and apply legal and regulatory requirements related to selling financial solutions.
Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and sound-judgment skills.
Resilient, creative, and progressive mindset.
Motivation to achieve results individually and as part of a team.
Attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Three to five years of relevant experience in the securities or financial services industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Deepen relationships with existing clients.
Gather information, including suitability information, to open new accounts.
Research portfolio performance, costs and fees, asset allocation, and changes to portfolio construction or investments; make recommendations to the Financial Advisor and communicate recommendations to clients on the advisor’s behalf when in agreement.
Execute Financial Advisor-solicited buy and sell orders and confirm them with clients.
Answer general client questions regarding Edward Jones stock recommendations and withdrawals.
Actively participate in business planning and work as a team to evaluate and execute branch strategies.
Continually develop personally and professionally.
Complete all ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities, including FINRA and/or SEC training.
Complete required continuing education to keep licenses in good standing.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Voluntary benefits, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage
Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to associates
Basic life and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to associates
401(k) retirement plan
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Ten paid holidays
15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year
Sick time and personal days
Paid day for volunteerism
Potential eligibility for bonuses and profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program