Director, Wealth Advisor Growth & Practice Leadership

Truist

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 260,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Truist is seeking a seasoned Wealth Management leader to partner with leadership and advisors on growth, development, engagement, and retention across the advisor lifecycle. You will design and implement practice management strategies to standardize programs across Truist Wealth and advisor groups, while mentoring Analysts within a structured talent pipeline.

The role demands expert consulting, coaching, and leadership influence to drive business growth, advisor onboarding, and long-term client

Qualifications

Minimum ten years of experience in Wealth Management.
Bachelor Degree in Finance or Business.
FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 66, and Series 24 licenses.
Demonstrated presentation skills (public speaking and writing).
Proficiency in Wealth Management sales and coaching techniques and CRM platforms.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong client service and consulting skills.
Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
Ability to translate strategy into actionable execution.

Responsibilities

Partner with Division, Region, and Field Leadership to develop and execute advisor growth, development, engagement, retention, recruiting, and succession strategies aligned with business objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing coaching and guidance on advisor talent management, onboarding, career development, performance enhancement, retention, and organizational priorities.
Design, implement, and support advisor development initiatives that strengthen advisor effectiveness, business growth, practice management, client experience delivery, and long-term business sustainability.
Lead advisor onboarding and transition efforts, ensuring successful integration, accelerated productivity, engagement, and support throughout key career milestones, including growth, succession, and retirement planning.
Champion the adoption and effective use of firm technologies, planning tools, sales enablement resources, collaboration platforms, social media, and client engagement solutions to enhance advisor productivity and client outcomes.
Analyze advisor performance, engagement, adoption, and development trends and recommend strategies, programs, and process improvements to drive growth, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
Partner with recruiting teams and business leaders to support advisor recruiting efforts, candidate engagement, talent acquisition strategies, and workforce planning objectives.
Develop, curate, and deliver learning programs and training solutions, including live and virtual sessions, workshops, leadership forums, and customized content tailored to advisor and market needs.
Collaborate across Operations, Talent Development, Recruiting, and Field Leadership to align strategic priorities, execute business initiatives, and support local, regional, and national programs and events.
Lead and develop Analyst talent through coaching, feedback, mentoring, and structured development opportunities while building a strong succession pipeline and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.