Regional Recruiting Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee the advisor recruitment pipeline by utilizing team resources, industry best practices, and activities.

• Ensure candidate records are maintained accurately and promptly in the recruiting contact management system.

• Provide precise reporting on recruitment outcomes.

• Communicate the status and results of advisor recruitment to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Address advisor inquiries and resolve any issues that may arise.

• Articulate Ameriprise’s value proposition and brokerage expertise to potential advisors.

• Assess advisor practices to ensure asset portability and compliance with company hiring standards.

• Generate a consistent and high-volume stream of qualified candidates through referrals, local wholesaler networking, and firm marketing/advertising efforts.

• Establish centers of influence with existing franchise advisors and field staff to cultivate local recruitment sources.

• Foster and maintain partnerships among corporate partners, field leaders, and advisors to meet recruitment objectives.

• Set clear expectations with advisors and field leaders regarding the recruitment process.

• Engage in extensive phone outreach.

• Stay informed about broker-dealer products, processes, and capabilities.

• Keep current on industry competitive intelligence, benchmarking, and analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (4 years).

• 7-10 years of relevant experience.

• A combination of post-secondary education and relevant work experience may be accepted to meet the total minimum qualifications for education and experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of products, processes, and capabilities within the broker-dealer sector.

• Experience in recruitment efforts in the financial services industry, particularly for advisor positions.

• Proven ability to drive results and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Capability to work independently and be an effective and trusted business partner with field leadership and internal stakeholders.

• Exceptional relationship management, negotiation, collaboration, and influencing abilities.

• Ability to evaluate readiness and provide coaching and development to others.

• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail, tracking, and follow-up.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Support and promote diversity hiring initiatives.

• Candidate MUST reside within the territory.

• Series 7 license is preferred.

• Valid work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vacation time.

• Sick time.

• 401(k) plan.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Variable pay through bonuses, commissions, and/or long-term incentives based on the role.

• Remote work options.

• Equal opportunity and accessible recruitment process.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.