Senior Manager - Franchise Recruiting & Engagement

RiverSource Life Insurance Company; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Job summary

RiverSource Life Insurance Company is hiring a Senior Manager for Franchise Recruiting & Engagement. You will drive advisor engagement, partner with AFAs, and manage onboarding and career paths for novice to experienced talent.

The role is remote with travel up to 20% and requires 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and FINRA Series 7 licensing preferred. Base salary range is $107,000–$147,100 with bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently with initiative while collaborating within a team.
• Strong strategic thinking and relationship management.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%.

Responsibilities

• Drive advisor engagement and growth within the territory. Partner with advisors to align growth goals with resources.
• Create onboarding plans for Novice and Experienced Financial Advisors and External Practice Acquisition hires.
• Lead recruiting and career path management for Franchise Staff and advisors; manage sourcing and screening.
• Provide leadership to matrix partners to drive organic growth; promote diversity and inclusion.
• Translate strategy into actionable initiatives and mentor Franchise Recruiting & Engagement colleagues.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Negotiation

Collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

FINRA Series 7

Job description

Senior Manager - Franchise Recruiting & Engagement page is loaded## Senior Manager - Franchise Recruiting & Engagementremote type: Remotelocations: Minneapolis, Minnesotatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 23, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R26\\_4191**About Our Company**We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.**Job Description**The Senior Manager, Franchise Recruiting & Engagement drives advisor engagement in home office and region initiatives by partnering with advisors and AFAs to integrate business planning, implementation, and follow-up support that promotes best-in-class organic growth. This role is critical in supporting the end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and development of Novice AFA talent, while also maintaining primary responsibility for career path management of key practice staff within the territory. The role provides strategic thought leadership on assigned national initiatives and mentors peers as needed.This position is remote. Any expectations for travel or in-person collaborationwill be discussed during the hiring process. This position is eligible for remotework and/or travel to these locations in the territory: Ohio: majority of OH with main hubs of Cleveland & Columbus, western Pennsylvania with main hub of Pittsburgh, and West Virginia.**Key Responsibilities*** Drive organic growth within the territory by leading the annual Advisor Business Planning process, ensuring strong participation, effective execution, and alignment of advisor growth goals with territory resources. Partner with advisors to increase engagement in programs, events, and growth initiatives that support practice development.* Create and manage customized onboarding plans for Novice and Experienced Associate Financial Advisors, as well as External Practice Acquisition hires. Serve as the primary point of contact throughout onboarding to ensure successful transitions, access to resources, training, and support needed to achieve production goals.* Lead recruiting and career path management efforts for Franchisee Staff, Novice and Experienced Associate Financial Advisors, and External Practice Acquisition hires. Develop and execute diversified sourcing strategies, conduct candidate screening and interviews, present the value proposition of opportunities, and guide candidates and franchisees through the recruiting and hiring process.* Provide leadership to matrix business partners focused on driving organic growth within the territory. Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion strategies while influencing and collaborating with advisors at all levels. Deliver strategic messaging on behalf of local leadership teams in advisor engagement forums.* Lead and support strategic initiatives aligned with business priorities. Translate strategy into actionable initiatives and activities executed by field and corporate resources. Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to Franchise Recruiting & Engagement colleagues through meetings, national calls, working groups, and mentoring relationships**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.* 7+ years of relevant experience.* Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative while collaborating effectively within a team environment.* Demonstrated ability to drive change, achieve results, and hold others accountable.* Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate vision into tactical execution.* Exceptional relationship management, negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills.* Knowledge of the Ameriprise field organization, advisor role, business drivers, policies, and processes.* Ability to support remote and/or multiple office locations.* Ability to travel 10-20%**Preferred Qualifications*** FINRA Series 7 License**Remote Work**This position is remote. Any expectations for travel or in-person collaboration will be discussed during the hiring process. This position is eligible for remotework and/or travel to these locations in the territory: Ohio: majority of OH with main hubs of Cleveland & Columbus, western Pennsylvania with main hub of Pittsburgh, and West Virginia.**Visa Sponsorship**Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).**Base Pay Salary**The estimated base salary for this role is $107,000 - $147,100 per year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.**Full-Time/Part-Time**Full time**Exempt/Non-Exempt**Exempt**Job Family Group**Sales**Line of Business**AFG Ameriprise Franchise Group*Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.**We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.*Yes, you can check the status of your submitted application. To do so, you will need to log into the with your username and password.Requirements vary by position, state and/or region. Be prepared to provide work history, resume, and contact information at a minimum.