Technology Director – Account Opening and Maintenance

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 16-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

The Technology Director – Account Opening and Maintenance will be leading the Account Opening and Maintenance technology portfolio.

Responsible for overseeing the future information technology of the firm which includes planning, strategy development and tactical decision-making for the firm; work in partnership with product and business stakeholders to execute objectives; participate in creating and communicating the big picture (including priorities); ensure prudent use of the firm’s financial resources; participate in resource allocation for best interests of Edward Jones; develop and implement a personnel structure that supports successful achievement of objectives in their specific area of responsibilities; implement a robust people process to find, train, support, retain and advance a winning team; develop a successful plan for their role and the leaders they are responsible for; challenge and contribute knowledge, time and expertise to find answers.

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.

Hiring Minimum: $172,800 Hiring Maximum: $294,100

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.

Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or Mathematics preferred or related work experience

Minimum of 10 years’ experience directly related to information technology preferably in a financial services industry. Three of those years should include hands-on experience in the functional areas of responsibility

Five years’ experience should include responsibility for day-to-day support teams, two or more teams of people or projects concurrently

Experience should include supporting existing software or hardware environments, project leadership, designing technical solutions, large implementations to production environments, multi-national systems, process design, team building, mid and long-range planning, resource allocation/leveling and people administration (feedback, recruiting, hiring, termination, development plans)

Experience in the financial services industry preferred

Leadership, strategy and communication skills required

Well-versed in establishing, monitoring and executing plans and metrics

Global focus with knowledge in technology directions, laws, cultural differences and managing global organizations as a plus

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