Director, Recruiting Strategy & Analytics

Prudential Financial•Newark, NJ

1d•$147,100 - $220,700

About The Position

The Director, Recruiting Strategy & Analytics measures, analyzes, and optimizes the effectiveness of advisor recruitment initiatives across Prudential Advisors. The role turns recruiting data into actionable business insights so leadership can make informed decisions about recruiting investments, market opportunities, recruiter deployment, resource allocation, and growth strategies. The Director develops recruiting performance frameworks, establishes success metrics, and delivers reporting and analysis on advisor acquisition outcomes. The role evaluates recruiting programs, sourcing channels, deployment models, and investments; identifies trends and opportunities; and recommends strategies to improve recruiting performance and business results. Working with Recruiting Leadership, Field Leadership, Finance, Recruiting Operations, Technology, and Analytics teams, the Director supports performance goal-setting, forecasting, workforce planning, data governance, and reporting infrastructure. The role communicates findings to senior stakeholders and influences decisions through clear, data-driven recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Human Resources, Data Science, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in business analytics, sales analytics, workforce analytics, recruiting analytics, strategy, business intelligence, consulting, or a related discipline.
Experience developing performance measurement frameworks, KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and executive reporting.
Ability to turn complex data into actionable business insights and strategic recommendations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience synthesizing large and complex data sets for decision-making.
Experience evaluating business performance, identifying trends, measuring return on investment, and recommending performance-improvement strategies.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
Strong executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders with data-driven insights.
Ability to build effective partnerships across business, finance, operations, and leadership teams.
Experience developing forecasts, business cases, and analytical models to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, wealth management, advisor recruiting, distribution, or a sales organization.
Experience supporting recruiting, talent acquisition, sales, or distribution organizations through analytics and business intelligence.
Knowledge of advisor recruiting, advisor productivity metrics, AUM growth, GDC generation, and financial advisor business models.
Experience with CRM, applicant tracking, workforce planning, or business intelligence platforms.
Experience developing predictive models, forecasting methodologies, and workforce or sales performance analytics.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage recruiting performance frameworks, metrics, and scorecards to measure advisor recruiting initiatives.
Monitor advisor acquisition outcomes, recruiting productivity, source effectiveness, retention, AUM acquisition, GDC generation, and return on recruiting investments.
Analyze recruiting data and business outcomes to identify performance trends, opportunities, and risks.
Deliver executive reporting, dashboards, and scorecards that show recruiting performance and business impact.
Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for Recruiting Leadership, Field Leadership, Finance, and senior business leaders.
Evaluate recruiting programs, sourcing channels, recruiter deployment models, and recruiting investments.
Assess return on investment and recommend ways to optimize recruiting strategies, resource allocation, and business results.
Measure recruiting initiatives against established business objectives and growth goals.
Analyze advisor movement, competitive activity, market opportunities, and advisor segmentation to inform recruiting priorities.
Identify high-potential markets, advisor profiles, and growth opportunities for advisor acquisition strategies.
Partner with Recruiting Leadership and Finance to establish performance goals, forecast hiring outcomes, and evaluate growth opportunities.
Develop analytical models, projections, and business cases to support recruiting strategy and workforce planning.
Assess the potential business impact of recruiting initiatives and strategic investments.
Partner with Recruiting Operations, Technology, Finance, and Analytics teams to improve data quality, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools.
Establish reporting standards, performance metrics, and governance practices that support data accuracy and reliability.
Improve recruiting analytics, reporting efficiency, and decision-support capabilities.
Support decisions about recruiting investments, resource allocation, market opportunities, and growth strategies, and influence outcomes through data-driven recommendations.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary and yearly bonus potential.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and disability insurance.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave of absence programs, including parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness programs, including up to $1,600 per year in reimbursement for personal wellbeing purchases.
Work/Life Resources covering parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education benefit for approved traditional college enrollment and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of the beginning or end price during the purchase period.