Team Lead, Advisor Talent Acquisition & Operations

Equitable•Charlotte, NC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives- a mission we’ve honed since 1859. Equitable Advisors Wealth Management Talent team is seeking a Team Lead, Advisor Talent Acquisition & Operations, to lead the start-to-end execution of our early career hiring program for Financial Professionals who do holistic financial planning. The team empowers Field Leaders with the tools, training and skills to attract, develop and retain Financial Professionals. The team lead is responsible for recruiting strategy, marketing the profession, centralized lead flow and also oversees the Exam Preparation team, which arranges for pre-contract candidates to pursue the necessary FINRA licenses. The team lead is the centralized liaison to Complex Presidents and Field Leaders, with these relationships being paramount to success. If you have a passion for talent acquisition, excellent communication skills, and a data-driven mindset, we would love to hear from you. This position will report to the Chief Talent Officer.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in recruiting or marketing, preferably in the financial services industry, with deep knowledge of Wealth Management
FINRA Series 7 & Series 24 registrations or the ability to obtain within 180 days of hire
Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
Exceptional presentation skills and ability to manage key stakeholders, inspire adoption of strategies and report progress

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of recruiting best practices, sourcing tools, and data analysis
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Build, maintain exceptional relationships with, and drive consistency among Complex Leadership with buy-in from more than 200 geographically-dispersed field leaders who hire more than 700 Financial Professionals annually
Transform how we communicate with candidates, leveraging data insights to develop turnkey marketing strategies to share our value proposition with early career talent, including career changers, and college graduates
Develop Recruiting team talent, including centralized sourcing specialists; optimize our recently launched sourcing strategy to disseminate qualified leads to local branches and measure program success
Negotiate contracts with large-scale vendors and ensure optimal ROI for all tools, subscriptions and Ad campaigns
Lead the integration of the Exam Preparation team with the Recruiting team for a more cohesive candidate experience, improving conversion at every stage of the journey
Leverage data to drive decision making, providing key insights on where we are winning and opportunity areas