Software Compliance Manager
Company: EDWARD JONES
Location: Odessa
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
At Edward Jones, we help clients achieve their serious,
long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and
implementing tailored solutions. To ensure a personal client
experience, we have located our 15,000+ branch offices where our
more than 7 million clients live and work.
In a typical branch office, a financial advisor meets with clients
and receives branch office support, so they can focus on building
deep relationships with clients. Headquarters associates in St.
Louis, Tempe and Mississauga provide support and expertise to help
U.S. and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience. We
continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual
investors.
Responsible for directing and
managing the firm's desktop and server software licenses while
being a good steward of the firm's resources.Responsible for
participating in strategic software sourcing initiatives in a cross
functional team environment that will include strategy, vendor
selection, market intelligence, vendor due diligence, product
viability, negotiations and contract execution on software
purchases and renewals. Ensure that maintenance, support and
upgrade protection renewals are managed in advance of their
expiration. Identify savings opportunities for renewals, software
licensing, and services. Develop and maintain strategic software
license compliance management policies and strategies and will
manage a $15-20M portfolio of license agreements. Establish and
maintain contractual and business relationships with all major
enterprise software suppliers and resellers in conjunction with the
Sourcing Office (e.g., IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, CA, Soft Choice,
etc.). Analyze and understand licensing terms, conditions, and
product use rights and ensure compliance with supplier licensing
policies.Maintain a repository of enterprise software
licenses/keys. Act as a subject matter expert, directing Sr.
Leaders towards the best decision by balancing solution costs with
business requirements.Provide leadership and coordination between
the Business Owner, Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, IT Operations,
External Auditors and Vendors, throughout the asset management
lifecycle to include all software audits. May provide periodic
financial reporting on software assets and assist with collating,
analyzing and forecasting demand for desktop and server software.
- Bachelor's degree required, CSAM Certification preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience in software compliance or
contract negotiations
- Understanding of legal and contracting environments
- Understanding of computer and communications operating
environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and database
query tools. Experience with asset / contract management tools is
preferred
Problem Solving:
As a financial institution, many issues are governed by regulation,
internal policies, procedures and guidelines which give guidance,
but also present constraints in problem solving.
- Ability to independently bring an audit to close with the best
possible outcome for the firm
- Partner with stakeholders to identify cost savings
opportunities and reduce risk to the firm
- Ability to interpret legal document architecture and
language
- Ability to logically break down problems and provide multiple
options for resolutions
- Ability to develop creative solutions to business issues and
vendor negotiations
Decision Making:
This position has a high level of autonomy. Initiatives are
reviewed with colleagues and Department leaders; however the
Software Compliance Manager is responsible for working directly and
independently with the business areas to develop a strategic
solution that incorporates the business needs, while minimizing the
business risk.
- Involved in complex decisions
- Identify and analyze a situation to make the most prudent and
cost effective decision considering all available data
- Leads or supervises multiple business initiatives at one
time
- May lead or supervise the renewal of maintenance contracts
- Most decisions have a high degree of complexity as each
initiative is unique
Span of Influence:
This position has influence over supplier and product
recommendations which can impact the entire firm - including the
local branch offices. The Software Compliance Manager is seen as a
subject matter expert and acts as a consultant when business areas
have needs around software compliance and contract formation.
Business areas look to the Sourcing group to provide sound advice
and ask the difficult questions to ensure the firm is making the
correct decision. This position will also frequently come into
contact with senior level executives and legal representatives when
dealing with negotiation strategy, audits and other contract
matters with the supplier.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
- 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2022, published Fortune
July 2022, Great Places to Work - data as of March 2022.
Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
- Edward Jones was recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for
Millennials by Great Places to Work - and Fortune - magazine. The
privately held firm ranked No. 2 overall, in its fourth appearance
on the list.2022 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, published
September 2022, research by Great Places to Work -, data as of
August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the
rating.
Edward Jones has been named to the
2022 Best Workplaces for Women list by Great Places to Work - and
Fortune - magazine, ranking No. 45.2022 Fortune's 100 Best
Companies to Work For, published April 2022, research by Great
Place to Work -, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for
using, not obtaining, the rating.
For the 23rd time, Edward Jones has
earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For -
ranking by Great Places to Work - and Fortune - magazine. Edward
Jones ranked No. 35 on the prestigious 2022 list.2022 Best Places
to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality, Great Place to Work - in partnership
with Human Rights Campaign Foundation, published Equity Magazine
January 2022, data as of July 2021. Compensation provided for
using, not obtaining, the rating.
Edward Jones scored 100 percent on
the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality
Index (CEI) the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report
measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+
workplace equality. The ranking designated Jones as one of the best
places to work for LGBTQ+Equality.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.At Edward Jones, we value and respect our
associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual
efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career,
financial security and well-being. to learn more about our total
compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically
includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for
this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on
skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a
potential new associate:
Salary: $66379 - $109459
Category: Headquarters
Keywords: EDWARD JONES, Independence , Software Compliance Manager, Executive , Odessa, Missouri
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