Strategic Financial Advisor Recruiter

Kingswoodbuyside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Kingswood U.S. is a leading financial services firm seeking a dynamic Financial Advisor Recruiter to source, attract, and onboard top-tier independent RIAs. The recruiter will drive talent acquisition and growth, partnering with leadership to define goals and build a strong advisory pipeline.

The role requires strong networking, industry knowledge, and a passion for building relationships with financial professionals in our NYC office. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in financial services, wealth management, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human resources, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, preferably within financial services or wealth management.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting financial advisors or professionals in sales-driven roles.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of the independent RIAbusiness model, industry trends, licensing requirements (e.g. Series 7, 65, 66), and regulatory landscape.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan to expand our financial advisor team.
• Identify, engage, and attract experienced financial advisors through networking, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Conduct interviews and evaluate candidates based on qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with firm values.
• Partner with leadership to define recruitment goals and hiring targets
• Maintain strong relationships with potential firms, ensuring a robust pipeline.
• Coordinate and manage the onboarding process to ensure a seamless transition for new advisros
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor hiring practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human resources, or related field

Job description

Kingswood U.S. is a leading financial services firm seeking a dynamic Financial Advisor Recruiter to source, attract, and onboard top-tier independent RIAs. The recruiter will drive talent acquisition and growth, partnering with leadership to define goals and build a strong advisory pipeline.

The role requires strong networking, industry knowledge, and a passion for building relationships with financial professionals in our NYC office. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.