Divisional Director - Experienced Advisor Recruiting

Ameriprise Financial•Minneapolis, MN

32d

About The Position

The Divisional Director plays a critical role in recruiting financial advisors to Ameriprise. Working as part of a small team in a defined geographic territory, you will be responsible for moving high-potential financial advisor candidates through the recruiting pipeline. The ideal candidate brings a dynamic energy and deep understanding of financial advisors-their motivations, challenges, and aspirations. They possess the ability to build meaningful connections and effectively influence advisors, inspiring them to not only engage with Ameriprise but to envision a long-term future with the firm.

Requirements

5-7 years' relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Series 7
Industry certifications e.g. CFP, CRPC
Proactive mindset with the skill for identifying and addressing issues early
Strong understanding of financial advisor community - their motivations, challenges, and aspirations
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously and drive results
Strategic thinker with a goal-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

Partner with Regional Director on recruiting efforts within an assigned territory.
Proactively manage your region's talent pipeline by guiding candidates through key stages of the recruiting process-for example, encouraging attendance to VIP following an initial meeting, or re-engaging candidates who have become inactive after initial contact.
Effectively engage your sourcing partners to deliver qualified leads for initial advisor meetings, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-potential candidates aligned with Ameriprise's growth strategy.
Monitor and confirm contact occurs with each new lead. Maintain direct communication with sourcing partners to ensure there is a next step with every lead.
Conduct Initial Meetings with candidates and be prepared to articulate the Ameriprise value proposition, including our client-focused culture, integrated technology, robust support systems, and growth opportunities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. field leaders, DVPs, transition teams) to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
Stay current on industry trends, competitive intelligence, and advisor movement to inform recruiting strategy.