Senior Manager, Advisory Services

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an accomplished Senior Leadership role to guide Advisory Services. You will oversee Senior and Lead Financial Advisors, drive strategy, ensure compliant client advice, and manage multiple teams within a dynamic wealth management environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of experience, strong executive presence, and a CFP with FINRA licenses 7 & 66. You will mentor staff, optimize profitability, and influence firm strategy in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• 8+ years in wealth management or related field.
• 2+ years in management or leadership roles.
• FINRA licenses 7 & 66 are required.
• CFP certification is preferred or achieved.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of Senior and Lead Financial Advisors.
• Provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership across Advisory Services.
• Manage multiple teams through subordinate managers or a large staff.
• Ensure compliant, appropriate client advice aligned with firm standards.
• Mitigate risk through oversight of advisory practices and accountability culture.
• Coach, train, and develop talent to strengthen performance.
• Make recommendations to senior management on Advisory Services strategy.
• Oversee client satisfaction after investment strategies are implemented.
• Implement and communicate approved advice solutions to staff.
• Manage resources for Advisory Services offerings within the unit.
• Assist with reports on utilization and profitability of offerings.
• Build understanding of competitive trends in offers, pricing, and positioning.
• Partner with peers to cascade knowledge for business support.
• Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff and management.
• Manage budgeting and staffing for large or multiple departments.

Skills

Leadership

Wealth Management

Executive Presence

Coaching

Strategic Vision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

FINRA Licenses 7 & 66

CFP Certification

Job description

• Lead and oversee a team of Senior and Lead Financial Advisors
• Provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership across Advisory Services
• Manage multiple teams through subordinate managers or a large team of professionals
• Ensure advice and recommendations delivered to clients are compliant, appropriate, and aligned with client needs and firm standards
• Mitigate risk to clients and the firm through oversight of advisory practices and a culture of accountability
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to develop talent and strengthen team performance
• Make recommendations to senior management regarding Advisory Services strategy
• Oversee satisfaction of new and existing clients after investment strategies are implemented
• Implement and communicate approved advice solutions to lower-level staff
• Manage resources for Advisory Services offerings within an assigned business unit
• Assist with reports on utilization and profitability of advice offerings
• Build understanding of competitive trends in offers, pricing, and positioning
• Partner with peers to cascade knowledge for business partner support
• Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff and management
• Manage budgeting and staffing resources for a large or multiple departments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 8+ years of total relevant work experience
• 2+ years of management experience
• FINRA Licenses 7 & 66
• CFP achieved
• Demonstrated ability to effectively execute against a defined strategic vision
• Advanced experience across wealth management disciplines, including estate planning and investment management
• Proven experience operating successfully within fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Executive presence and leadership capability to coach, develop, and lead tenured managers and senior financial advisors
• Broad retail financial services acumen encompassing service, sales, and advice

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic direction in managing Advisory Services, with a focus on compliance, client satisfaction, and team development. Possesses extensive experience in wealth management disciplines and a proven ability to operate in high-growth environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership Capability
• Wealth Management Expertise
• FINRA Licenses 7 & 66
• CFP Certification
• Strategic Vision Execution

Hard Skills

• Wealth Management
• Estate Planning
• Investment Management
• Budget Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Client Advisory
• Performance Coaching
• Team Development
• Utilization Reporting
• Profitability Analysis

Soft Skills

• Executive Presence
• Coaching
• Motivating Staff
• Communication
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CFP Certification
• FINRA Licenses 7 & 66

Industry Keywords

• Advisory Services
• Financial Advisors
• Retail Financial Services
• Client Satisfaction
• Competitive Trends