Branch Manager, Ameriprise Financial Advisors - Providence, RI
About The Position
The Branch Manager leads one or more Ameriprise-owned branch offices. The role is responsible for understanding the local market and executing a plan to grow the branch profitably. This includes coaching existing advisor practices on key revenue drivers, recruiting new talent and acquiring external practices, leading with integrity, and developing a strong office culture to optimize relationships and resources. The Branch Manager implements the national recruiting strategy, builds and manages a local candidate pipeline, communicates the branch’s value proposition, and oversees onboarding and ramp-up plans. They drive profitable organic growth through active leadership, coaching, and delivery of the Ameriprise Client Experience; supervise sales activities and manage client-related risks; and foster peer learning, achievement, and continuous development. The role may also maintain or build a personal wealth management practice serving clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
- Obtain and maintain appropriate registrations to oversee broker/dealer operations and develop advisor training.
- Active FINRA Series 7 or ability to obtain it within 150 days.
- Active FINRA Series 24, or Series 9/10, or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
- Active State Securities Agent Registration (Series 63 or 66) or ability to obtain it within 150 days.
- Active State IAR registration (Series 65 or 66) or ability to obtain it within 150 days.
- Active Life and Accident/Health insurance license or ability to obtain it within 150 days.
- Proven success driving business growth.
- Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate an organization to achieve results.
- Demonstrated sales success and ability to acquire clients and close business.
- Self-driven and achievement-oriented.
- Ability to execute a playbook to drive results.
- Strong presentation skills.
- P&L expense management skills and ability to analyze data and reports to identify business opportunities.
- Knowledge of and ability to develop networks within the community.
- Excellent compliance record.
- Valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Relevant industry designations, such as CFP.
Responsibilities
- Implement the national recruiting strategy and recruit experienced advisors to the branch.
- Generate local recruiting leads, manage candidates through the recruiting process, communicate the branch’s value proposition, and execute onboarding and ramp-up plans.
- Drive profitable organic growth by leading, coaching, and monitoring branch performance against key metrics.
- Coach advisors on business planning, client acquisition, advice, investment solutions, and external practice acquisition.
- Deliver the Ameriprise Client Experience and inspect results regularly.
- Provide front-line supervision to ensure sales activities align with clients’ objectives, goals, and risk tolerances.
- Anticipate, manage, and resolve risk items to protect client interests.
- Develop a strong local office culture centered on peer learning, achievement, growth, and continuous development.
- Uphold Ameriprise core values: client focus, integrity, excellence, and giving back to local communities.
- Maintain or build a personal wealth management practice and serve clients through the Ameriprise Client Experience.
- Serve as a role model in client service and practice management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
