VP, Wealth Management Recruiting - Prudential Wealth Advisors (Virtual)

Prudential Financial•New York, NY

4d•Remote

About The Position

The VP, Wealth Management Recruiting develops and executes advisor acquisition strategies to accelerate business growth and strengthen Prudential Wealth Advisors’ market position. The role leads a team of Regional Recruiters and establishes the operating model, strategic partnerships, performance standards, and governance needed to deliver sustained recruiting success. As a strategic advisor to Territory and field leadership, the VP is accountable for advisor acquisition results, recruiting productivity and economics, and overall business impact. The position requires business acumen, strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to influence outcomes across a geographically dispersed organization. This is a virtual position and requires regular travel across the region. Compensation includes a base salary and an uncapped incentive structure, with front-end and back-end variable compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of leadership experience in wealth management, advisor recruiting, business development, or related growth-focused functions.
Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering measurable business growth, revenue, and organizational performance outcomes.
Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic growth initiatives within a complex, matrixed organization.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills.
Experience partnering with and advising senior executives and field leadership.
Inclusive leadership style and demonstrated ability to lead across functions, regions, and stakeholder groups.
Ability to travel regularly across the region.

Responsibilities

Own regional recruiting results, including revenue, assets under management (AUM), advisor headcount growth, and strategic acquisition outcomes involving experienced financial advisors, advisor teams, and other growth opportunities.
Partner with Territory and field leadership to develop and execute advisor acquisition strategies that accelerate growth, strengthen market presence, and support long-term organizational objectives.
Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of complex growth initiatives, including advisor team acquisitions, mergers, succession opportunities, and other strategic business expansion efforts.
Provide executive-level market intelligence and competitive insights to inform recruiting strategy, workforce planning, and investment decisions.
Build and lead a high-performing recruiting organization by establishing performance standards, developing recruiting talent, and creating accountability for business and recruiting objectives.
Foster a culture of execution, collaboration, innovation, and results across recruiting teams and strategic partners.
Align recruiting resources, capabilities, and talent strategies with enterprise growth priorities and evolving business needs.
Establish and govern the regional recruiting operating model, including performance metrics, reporting, accountability frameworks, and best practices.
Drive adoption of Prudential Advisors’ recruiting strategy, including centralized sourcing, field engagement, and strategic third-party partnerships.
Use data, market insights, and performance analytics to improve recruiting outcomes, productivity, and return on investment.
Monitor recruiting effectiveness and implement corrective actions to achieve growth and business objectives.
Ensure recruiting investments, processes, and practices align with enterprise priorities, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with business leaders and key stakeholders to align advisor acquisition priorities, resource allocation, and growth strategies.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary and yearly bonus potential.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and leaves of absence, 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 items supporting personal wellbeing.
Work/Life Resources covering topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward an approved degree and accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of the beginning or ending purchase-period price.
Uncapped incentive structure with front-end and back-end variable compensation; eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to program rules and individual and organizational performance.