What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader, Financial Crimes position at Edward Jones?
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What if your leadership could help protect clients, strengthen trust, and support a culture of integrity across the financial system—every day?
At Edward Jones, we’re committed to putting our clients first. We’re seeking a Financial Crimes Team Leader who shares that commitment and is passionate about developing people while delivering strong, compliant outcomes. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day operations of an investigations team supporting Financial Crimes Compliance across the U.S. and Canada.
You’ll partner closely with associates and leaders across the firm to oversee investigative work across AML, Sanctions/OFAC, Client Due Diligence, and Fraud—ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, firm policies, and our client-first culture.
As a leader, you’ll foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development—serving as a coach and trusted resource as your team navigates complex, high-impact decisions.
This role also requires strong technical expertise, particularly in sanctions compliance within the securities industry. Regulations—especially those governed by OFAC—are complex and continually evolving in response to global events. You’ll play a critical role in helping the firm understand, assess, and respond quickly to these changes to maintain a strong and effective control environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the day-to-day operations of a Financial Crimes Compliance team supporting the U.S. and Canada
- Coach, develop, and support a team of investigators, fostering engagement, growth, and strong performance
- Provide subject matter expertise across AML, OFAC/Sanctions, Client Due Diligence, and Fraud
- Develop and maintain procedures and training to support consistent, high-quality program execution
- Oversee investigations and regulatory reporting, including SARs (U.S.) and STRs (Canada), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Monitor controls, review metrics and reporting, and drive continuous improvement through coaching, feedback, and partnership
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Series 7 (or ability to obtain within two years)
- 6 years of experience in financial crimes compliance, including BSA/AML, KYC (U.S.), and AML/ATF and FINTRAC (Canada)
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing others
- Strong investigative and analytical skills, with experience assessing risk and overseeing SAR/STR reporting
- Sound judgment and the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business needs in complex situations
What Could Set You Apart:
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering/Certified Global Sanctions Specialist or other Sanctions specific designation
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Series 7 (or ability to obtain within two years)
- 6 years of experience in financial crimes compliance, including BSA/AML, KYC (U.S.), and AML/ATF and FINTRAC (Canada)
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing others
- Strong investigative and analytical skills, with experience assessing risk and overseeing SAR/STR reporting
- Sound judgment and the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business needs in complex situations
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