VP, Succession & Acquisition

Advisor Group•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Succession and Acquisition assists the Osaic platform and its broker-dealer community with succession, merger, acquisition, valuation, continuity, practice management, and business development efforts. The role works with existing advisors who need internal succession or continuity support, as well as advisors seeking to sell their businesses internally or acquire businesses inside or outside the Osaic network. The position is based at one of Osaic’s listed hubs in Scottsdale, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; Oakdale, Minnesota; Jersey City, New Jersey; or St. Petersburg, Florida. Osaic requires employees in this role to work a hybrid schedule with at least four days per week in the office.

Requirements

At least seven years of industry experience; experience with a major broker-dealer is preferred.
Experience or capability in business coaching, practice management, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial practice benchmarking and valuation, and process-driven work.
Fluency with major software packages, including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
Acute analytical skills.
Ability to solve problems and handle multiple, varied tasks.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to communicate ideas and objectives across varying departments.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
FINRA Series 7 and Series 24 preferred.
Experience in financial modeling and valuation methodologies is beneficial.
Experience with a major broker-dealer.

Responsibilities

May lead or support a team of Succession and Acquisition managers.
Act as a consultant for succession and acquisition within the Osaic network.
Help develop, manage, enhance, and promote Osaic’s Succession & Acquisition efforts.
Track succession and acquisition data and prepare reports for the SVP and senior management.
Assist in creating and maintaining Osaic’s interactive matching website for advisors seeking buyers, sellers, continuity partners, merger candidates, and other connections.
Help organize the Succession & Acquisition Team and coordinate with Business Development, Transitions, Legal, Compliance, Licensing & Registration, Commission, and other groups.
Assist with the succession and acquisition workflow to track advisors and guide them through the succession continuum.
Provide assistance with financial and cash-flow modeling, Excel tracking, SharePoint, and PowerPoint presentations.
Coach advisors through practice benchmarking to evaluate business profitability, transferability, and risk.
Develop value-added and regional succession-planning meetings that provide resources and networking opportunities for advisors with similar needs.
Help develop and continue a focused marketing campaign for leading producers to educate them and raise awareness of succession and continuity planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.