Branch Manager, Houston TX

Equitable; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Equitable is seeking a Branch Manager for the Houston, TX area to lead branch operations, drive business goals, and grow the client advisory team. The role requires live proximity to the hub and in-office work four days a week, with accountability across recruiting, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include managing branch profitability, supervising financial professionals, and coordinating marketing, operations, and technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, and 66 (or 63 & 65) registrations required.
• State life and health licenses required.
• 5+ years of experience in Branch Management or Sales Management.
• 10+ years financial services/insurance industry experience.
• Proven track record in managing profitability.
• Demonstrated success in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, Hiring and Retention
• Training and Development of Associates
• Staff Management and Development
• Supervision and Documentation Practices
• Branch Sales Activity and Promotion
• Marketing and Communications
• Finance, Operations and Technology Initiatives
• Leadership and Culture

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Profitability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, 66 registrations

State life and health licenses

Job description

About the Role

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 is seeking a Branch Manager to join our Houston, TX branch . This position will oversee Branch locations and will be responsible for the development and execution of the overall Branch business goals. The Branch Manager will be required to live in the geographic proximity to the branch they manage and work in the office 4 days per week - this is not a remote position.

What You'll Be Doing

The Branch Manager will have accountability for 8 branch-wide key managerial components:

• Recruiting, Hiring and Retention
• Training and Development of Associates
• Staff Management and Development
• Supervision and Documentation Practices
• Branch Sales Activity and Promotion
• Marketing and Communications
• Finance, Operations and Technology Initiatives
• Leadership and Culture

Key activities include (but are not limited to):

• Recruiting and Hiring: Develop a hiring plan and headcount allocation within the branch. Oversee DVP recruiting and hiring goals. Manage recruiting budget and recruiting resources. Build a diverse team.
• Supervision: Responsible for the supervision of the Financial Professionals in accordance with FINRA, SEC, state and firm rules, policies, and procedures. Further, performance expectations include, but are not limited to: establishing a strong compliance tone/environment, positive branch exam results, team cohesiveness with the principal(s) responsible for day to day supervision, etc.
• Staff Management and Development: Demonstrate effective leadership for the entire branch population, including advisors, District Managers and employees. Manage the team in partnership with fellow branch management. Streamline procedures, processes, and people to drive efficient branch results. Create an inclusive culture and cohesive work environment across all locations.

This role is eligible for variable compensation. For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, and 66 (or 63 & 65) registrations required
• State life and health licenses required
• 5+ years of experience in Branch Management or Sales Management
• 10+ years financial services/insurance industry experience
• Proven track record in managing profitability
• Demonstrated success in leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications

• CLU, ChFC and/or CFP a big plus
• FINRA Series 4 registration is encouraged
• Strong professional work history in the RBG business
• Ability to make sound business and strategic decisions in partnership and conjunction with other leadership within the branch
• Ability to effectively manage multiple locations across a large geographic area
• Broad experience in advance market planning seminar selling, training and sponsored software
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and building diverse teams, highly desired
• Demonstrated success in overseeing and running an effective supervisory system
• Exceptional managerial skills, ability to communicate/coach associates, good computer and organizational skills
• A compliance record with no substantial disciplinary action or sales practice deficiencies
• Excellent communications skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels
• Comprehensive knowledge of life, annuity and investment products, market planning and financial planning

About Equitable

At Equitable, we're a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

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