Senior Internal Auditor

Edward Jones is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team in Wellston, Missouri. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding our organization's assets, operations, and compliance within our financial services firm.

About the Role

This is a full-time position based in Wellston, where you'll work alongside a dedicated internal audit function within one of the nation's largest privately-held financial services companies. Edward Jones serves over 8 million clients through nearly 19,000 financial advisors across the United States and Canada, making your work in risk management and internal controls essential to our continued success.

What You'll Do

• Plan and execute comprehensive internal audit projects across financial, operational, and compliance domains
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance measures
• Conduct fieldwork including interviews, testing, documentation review, and process observation
• Develop detailed audit findings and recommendations, prioritized by risk and business impact
• Present audit results to management and audit committee leadership with clarity and professionalism
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective remediation
• Support the development and refinement of audit methodologies and best practices
• Stay current on regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and industry developments relevant to internal auditing

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of progressive internal audit or public accounting experience
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies
• Experience auditing financial institutions or regulated entities preferred
• Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA highly valued
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

About Edward Jones

Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company and a leader in the financial services industry. As a privately-held firm, we prioritize putting people first—both our clients and our team members. We're committed to building a workplace where contributions are recognized and careers can thrive.

How to Apply

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