Best Execution Data Analyst I
Edward Jones, Tempe, AZ, United States
Position Schedule:
Full-Time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 24-Apr-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Edward Jones is committed to using reasonable diligence to ascertain the most favorable market when servicing client orders, resulting in favorable pricing, service, and care to its customers. This standard is achieved through obtaining ample market data and pricing, sourcing the best possible prices, and assessing execution quality across Equity, Options, and Fixed Income products. The Best Execution Analyst works under the direction of the Best Execution Managers and Best Execution & Controls Team Leader to apply SEC, FINRA, MSRB, and CIRO rules through technical and analytical means. This role focuses on reviewing trading data, producing execution‑quality analysis, and communicating findings that support firm standards and client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Basic knowledge of US and Canadian equity, options, and fixed income Capital Markets, regulatory frameworks, rules and guidance (i.e. SEC, FINRA, MSRB, and CIRO) and their impact on Edward Jones' business
Review trades on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis across Equity, Options, and Fixed Income asset classes to assess execution quality in accordance with Best Execution, Reg NMS, Fair Pricing, Prevailing Market Price, and related regulatory standards.
Prepare, monitor, and maintain execution‑quality reports and systems used by Best Execution Managers and Trading leadership for supervisory purposes. (e.g., price improvement, execution speed, fill rates, fair‑pricing metrics)
Develop and maintain working knowledge of trading datasets (e.g., execution quality, pricing, routing) to support analysis and responses from Trading Leadership, Legal, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders.
Extract, cleanse, and manipulate firm trading data using analytical and statistical tools to support monitoring, reporting, and trading inquiries.
Identify execution anomalies or data concerns and elevate findings to Best Execution Managers or Trading Leadership for action.
Create clear and cohesive data‑driven narratives that communicate execution outcomes and trends to Trading and Best Execution stakeholders.
Provide actionable insights to support trading decisions, through data manipulation and data visualization of large volume trading datasets to identify patterns/trends/insights
Support regulatory exams, audits and governance reviews, including documentation and investigative support Trading, Legal, Compliance, and Audit
Drive improvement for the firm's best execution processes, controls, and reporting for efficiency gains and changes to market structure.
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:
$63200
Hiring Maximum:
$104200
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience
Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, must acquire 57 within first 6 months
Basic knowledge of U.S. and Canadian equity, options, and fixed‑income capital markets
Foundational understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting Best Execution.
SEC Reg NMS
FINRA Rules 5310 and 2121
MSRB Rules G‑13 and G‑30
CIRO regulatory standards
Experience working with large datasets and conducting data analysis
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and chart creation
Ability to independently complete assigned work and consistently meet deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with trading stakeholders and business partners
Ability to prioritize work across multiple security types, trading initiatives, strategy objectives, and business groups
Ability to identify opportunities for process enhancements and operational improvements
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:
Current 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.
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.
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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Full-Time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 24-Apr-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Edward Jones is committed to using reasonable diligence to ascertain the most favorable market when servicing client orders, resulting in favorable pricing, service, and care to its customers. This standard is achieved through obtaining ample market data and pricing, sourcing the best possible prices, and assessing execution quality across Equity, Options, and Fixed Income products. The Best Execution Analyst works under the direction of the Best Execution Managers and Best Execution & Controls Team Leader to apply SEC, FINRA, MSRB, and CIRO rules through technical and analytical means. This role focuses on reviewing trading data, producing execution‑quality analysis, and communicating findings that support firm standards and client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Basic knowledge of US and Canadian equity, options, and fixed income Capital Markets, regulatory frameworks, rules and guidance (i.e. SEC, FINRA, MSRB, and CIRO) and their impact on Edward Jones' business
Review trades on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis across Equity, Options, and Fixed Income asset classes to assess execution quality in accordance with Best Execution, Reg NMS, Fair Pricing, Prevailing Market Price, and related regulatory standards.
Prepare, monitor, and maintain execution‑quality reports and systems used by Best Execution Managers and Trading leadership for supervisory purposes. (e.g., price improvement, execution speed, fill rates, fair‑pricing metrics)
Develop and maintain working knowledge of trading datasets (e.g., execution quality, pricing, routing) to support analysis and responses from Trading Leadership, Legal, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders.
Extract, cleanse, and manipulate firm trading data using analytical and statistical tools to support monitoring, reporting, and trading inquiries.
Identify execution anomalies or data concerns and elevate findings to Best Execution Managers or Trading Leadership for action.
Create clear and cohesive data‑driven narratives that communicate execution outcomes and trends to Trading and Best Execution stakeholders.
Provide actionable insights to support trading decisions, through data manipulation and data visualization of large volume trading datasets to identify patterns/trends/insights
Support regulatory exams, audits and governance reviews, including documentation and investigative support Trading, Legal, Compliance, and Audit
Drive improvement for the firm's best execution processes, controls, and reporting for efficiency gains and changes to market structure.
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:
$63200
Hiring Maximum:
$104200
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience
Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, must acquire 57 within first 6 months
Basic knowledge of U.S. and Canadian equity, options, and fixed‑income capital markets
Foundational understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting Best Execution.
SEC Reg NMS
FINRA Rules 5310 and 2121
MSRB Rules G‑13 and G‑30
CIRO regulatory standards
Experience working with large datasets and conducting data analysis
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and chart creation
Ability to independently complete assigned work and consistently meet deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with trading stakeholders and business partners
Ability to prioritize work across multiple security types, trading initiatives, strategy objectives, and business groups
Ability to identify opportunities for process enhancements and operational improvements
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:
Current 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.
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.
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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