Head of National Advisor Recruiting

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is seeking an accomplished executive to lead National Advisor Recruiting within the Private Client Group.

This role reports to the President of the Private Client Group and will drive growth by shaping recruiting strategy, partnering with business leaders, and guiding Advisor Choice Consulting to recruit top financial advisors. The Head of National Advisor Recruiting will influence enterprise strategy, build competitive advantage, and lead transformational

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in recruiting or related functions.
• Experience across multiple financial advisor models preferred.
• Experience leading transformational change in a large organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building and executive communication capabilities.
• Track record of building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Refresh and execute a national recruiting strategy to accelerate growth.
• Champion disciplined growth with strong cultural, business and risk fit assessment.
• Lead, inspire, coach, and develop an internal recruiting team.
• Identify market opportunities, competitive trends, and advisor movement patterns.
• Partner with advisor affiliation leadership and Growth Consulting teams.
• Steer transformational initiatives to modernize recruiting practices and technology.
• Lead sophisticated, consultative conversations with prospective advisors.

Skills

Executive leadership

Recruiting strategy

Talent acquisition

Business development

Executive communication

Data-driven decision making

Team building coaching

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s: Business Administration

Bachelor’s: Finance

Bachelor’s: Marketing

Job description

Job Description Summary

Retaining and recruiting exceptional financial advisors are key drivers of growth for our Private Client Group. We are seeking an accomplished, innovative leader to serve as our Head of National Advisor Recruiting, reporting directly to the President of the Private Client Group. This executive will lead one of the firm's most important growth strategies in support of advisor, asset and revenue growth by driving experienced advisor recruitment through the leadership of Advisor Choice Consulting. The Head of National Advisor Recruiting will shape the future of advisor recruiting, influence enterprise growth strategy, and build lasting competitive advantage.

Job Description

What You Will Do Refresh and execute an evolving national recruiting strategy that accelerates advisor, asset, and revenue growth along with leading overall recruiting effectiveness Champion disciplined growth by ensuring prospective advisors represent a strong cultural, business and risk fit for the firm Lead, inspire, coach and develop an internal team Identify market opportunities, competitive trends, and advisor movement patterns Partner closely with Business Leaders across the firm including our Advisor affiliation leadership teams and with several key partners including Practice Management and Growth Consulting and Advisor Transitions Steer transformational initiatives that modernize recruiting practices, processes and technology Bring the power of personal to life by leading sophisticated, consultative conversations with prospective advisors across all channels

What We Are Looking For

Executive leadership experience in recruiting (with a preference for advisor recruiting experience in the W2, 1099, Bank FA or RIA models), talent acquisition, business development, executive search, sales leadership, or related functions Experience across multiple financial advisor models preferred Experience leading transformational change within a large, complex organization Strong strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making skills Experience leveraging data-driven insights to support strategy and execution Exceptional relationship-building and executive communication capabilities Track record of building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams Leadership Profile Strategic thinker with a passion for growth Strong competitor focused on winning the right way Bold innovator willing to challenge conventional thinking and take calculated risks Transformational leadership who can evolve organizations, processes, and capabilities Talent magnet who attracts exceptional people through credibility and relationships Technology-forward and embraces innovation Executive presence, integrity, and influence Education Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance, Bachelor’s: Marketing Work Experience General Experience - More than 15 years, Manager Experience - More than 15 years Certifications Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Hybrid

Total Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision
• life insurance
• critical illness insurance and accident insurance
• disability benefits
• retirement savings
• paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• parental leave

Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.

Company Culture

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

About Raymond James

Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

Thank You

Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we’d love to keep in touch. Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We’re committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren’t mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint.