What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accelerated Leadership Program - Tempe position at Edward Jones?
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Overview
Edward Jones' Accelerated Leadership Program (ALP) is a rotational program tailored for recent MBA graduates, offering unique opportunities for professional development and career advancement. At Edward Jones, leadership transcends traditional people-management. A Jones leader may lead a project, strategy, change or associates. Through a series of rotational, networking and professional development experiences at our corporate headquarters in St. Louis or Tempe, this cohort-driven program invests in both your personal growth and your long-term career trajectory, with an impact goal well beyond its two-year duration.
Each ALP associate's journey is unique, crafted in partnership with you to leverage your unique background, skillset, and career aspirations. Designed for seasoned professionals seeking a holistic understanding of our business, the program offers a structured yet rigorous opportunity to make valuable contributions across functional areas, departments and divisions.
What You'll Do
Complete four rotations across key business areas during a two-year leadership development program.
Contribute to strategic initiatives and business-critical projects.
Partner with clients, leaders, and stakeholders while supporting change management and risk assessment efforts.
Build leadership skills through project management, thought leadership, mentoring, and team/individual development experiences.
Expand your network and leverage a development plan aligned to your career goals.
Progress through a flexible rotation structure designed to evolve with your experience, interests, and growth objectives.
Earn the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Series 7 licenses within your first six months, with dedicated support and study resources. Optionally, you may seek the Series 66 license to align with career interests.
Prepare for future opportunities across the firm as a thought leader, people leader, or trusted business partner.
Position Requirements:
Master's degree or higher.
3 years of previous professional work experience
What Could Set You Apart:
Demonstrate prior leadership and proactive self-development, both in professional and academic settings
Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrate strategic and critical thinking abilities
Analyze and interpret data to generate actionable insights
Prioritize the organization's best interests and team dynamics while mitigating risks
Display flexibility and readiness to adapt within dynamic, complex environments
Possess proficient project leadership skills
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