Head of National Advisor Recruiting

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Retaining and recruiting exceptional financial advisors are key drivers of growth for our Private Client Group. We are seeking an accomplished, innovative leader to serve as our Head of National Advisor Recruiting, reporting directly to the President of the Private Client Group. This executive will lead one of the firm's most important growth strategies in support of advisor, asset and revenue growth by driving experienced advisor recruitment through the leadership of Advisor Choice Consulting. The Head of National Advisor Recruiting will shape the future of advisor recruiting, influence enterprise growth strategy, and build lasting competitive advantage.

Requirements

Executive leadership experience in recruiting (with a preference for advisor recruiting experience in the W2, 1099, Bank FA or RIA models), talent acquisition, business development, executive search, sales leadership, or related functions
Experience across multiple financial advisor models preferred
Experience leading transformational change within a large, complex organization
Strong strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making skills
Experience leveraging data-driven insights to support strategy and execution
Exceptional relationship-building and executive communication capabilities
Track record of building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance, Bachelor’s: Marketing
General Experience - More than 15 years
Manager Experience - More than 15 years

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker with a passion for growth
Strong competitor focused on winning the right way
Bold innovator willing to challenge conventional thinking and take calculated risks
Transformational leader who can evolve organizations, processes, and capabilities
Talent magnet who attracts exceptional people through credibility and relationships
Technology-forward and embraces innovation
Executive presence, integrity, and influence

Responsibilities

Refresh and execute an evolving national recruiting strategy that accelerates advisor, asset, and revenue growth along with leading overall recruiting effectiveness
Champion disciplined growth by ensuring prospective advisors represent a strong cultural, business and risk fit for the firm
Lead, inspire, coach and develop an internal team
Identify market opportunities, competitive trends, and advisor movement patterns
Partner closely with Business Leaders across the firm including our Advisor affiliation leadership teams and with several key partners including Practice Management and Growth Consulting and Advisor Transitions
Steer transformational initiatives that modernize recruiting practices, processes and technology
Bring the power of personal to life by leading sophisticated, consultative conversations with prospective advisors across all channels