Senior Data Analyst

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 09-Jun-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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.

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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.

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Do you enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insights? Are you energized by solving ambiguous business problems and influencing strategic decisions? Do you want to partner with leaders across the organization to shape the future using data?

Join the Analytics Lab, where we unlock the full potential of data to solve complex business challenges and drive enterprise decision-making. Our team partners across the organization to deliver insights, build analytical solutions, and influence strategic planning at the highest levels.

As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll play a critical role in advancing data-driven decision-making. You'll combine technical expertise, business acumen, and storytelling to transform complex data into meaningful insights that guide priorities and deliver measurable business impact. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse datasets, collaborate with leaders, and drive initiatives that shape the direction of the firm.

If you're passionate about analytics, problem-solving, and making an impact through data, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Generate actionable insights by applying advanced statistical concepts and analytical techniques (e.g., root cause, exploratory, sensitivity, and scenario analysis)
• Independently tackle complex and ambiguous business problems, applying critical thinking and sound judgment
• Merge, cleanse, and transform large, complex datasets from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Design and develop structured datasets and advanced logic to support analysis
• Partner with business leaders to understand key drivers and align analysis to strategic priorities
• Lead and execute analytics projects end-to-end, proactively addressing risks and barriers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define problems, recommend solutions, and deliver insights
• Communicate findings through clear, compelling storytelling, tailored to senior and executive audiences
• Validate and pressure-test analysis to ensure accuracy, reliability, and business relevance
• Serve as a technical and functional subject matter expert in data and analytics
• Mentor team members and help elevate the team's analytical capabilities and best practices

What You'll Have an Immediate Impact On

• Driving data-informed decision-making across key business initiatives
• Enhancing how the firm leverages data to solve complex challenges and uncover opportunities
• Supporting strategic planning and prioritization through robust analysis and insights
• Improving data quality, consistency, and analytical frameworks for enterprise use
• Influencing leaders through compelling data storytelling and recommendations

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant analytics role
• Bachelor's Degree required (Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Analytics, or Data Science preferred; relevant experience considered). Advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience working with database and file storage systems (Oracle, Hadoop, Snowflake, Databricks)
• 5+ years of experience using data manipulation and analysis languages (SQL, Python, R)
• 5+ years of experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data and delivering data-driven insights
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and systems thinking skills
• Advanced experience with statistical concepts and analytical techniques
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications / What Sets You Apart

• Experience with Databricks and Snowflake
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior and executive leadership through data storytelling
• Experience working in cross-functional, enterprise-level environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex analysis into business-friendly insights
• Experience mentoring others and contributing to team development

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.

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.

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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.

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.