Senior Compensation Manager - Client Support Team
Edward Jones
Job Description
Position Schedule
Full-Time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 12-May-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
What You’ll Do
You will report into the Senior Director of Compensation and will serve as the primary point of contact for the CST (Client Support Team) business segment, providing strategic partnership and consultation to senior level business leaders and Business Human Capital Partners. Your scope is CST focused, requiring support of 23,000 CST associates and significant commercial awareness given support for field facing roles; outcomes from your role will have a direct impact on firm success. Under limited supervision, you will lead CST compensation initiatives, working to identify needs, developing solutions, and ensuring successful end-to-end implementation of related projects.
You will partner across compensation to lead and/or facilitate various bodies of work, influencing stakeholders and partners alike.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Compensation Refresh for CST roles in support of the 2030 ambition, which includes base salary and short-term incentives
- Conduct analysis and prepare recommendations regarding the development and implementation of CST compensation programs and practices
- Act as thought leader in the design and execution of CST short-term incentives, ensuring alignment with firm strategy and goals.
- Conduct annual pay benchmark studies to evaluate the competitiveness of pay levels and programs
- Functions as an advisor and subject matter expert for leveling CST jobs at the firm
- Work closely with Talent Acquisition, Business Partners and Talent Development on matters relating to leveling and pay for CST roles
- Build strong relationship with Associate Relations, Legal, Finance, and HRBPs partners to ensure recommendations represent a cross‑functional view and lens
- Partner with CST and HO Experience teams on recognition opportunities
- Assist in developing communications and training to improve overall understanding of compensation programs
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other Compensation Team members to ensure consistency of service to our business units
Benefits
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 401(k) 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 (https://secure.edwardjonesbenefits.com/fleet/public/index/f914262d-0362-4682-bd1e-0ccd25f1dfb1).
Hiring Minimum
Hiring Minimum: $120000
Hiring Maximum
Hiring Maximum: $204300
Skills / Requirements
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.
What Experience You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree
- 12+ years’ experience in Compensation, preferably in the Financial Services industry, including:
- Significant experience in compensation design for field facing roles
- Advanced understanding of compensation philosophy, and practices
- Comprehensive understanding of other HR functional areas
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills; ability to work with large amounts of confidential data
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in compensation theory, design, and practice.
What Could Set You Apart
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
- PeopleSoft and Oracle HCM experience
*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 effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, 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 three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.*
Current INTERNAL home‑based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home‑based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home‑based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on‑site work.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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