Strategic Partnerships Director for Advisor Growth

Prudential Financial; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 147,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Company pension

Wellness programs

Stock Purchase Plan

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Prudential Financial is recruiting a Director, Strategic Advisor Partnerships to build and manage relationships with third‑party organizations that influence advisor affiliation decisions.

The role drives advisor growth by creating partnerships that generate opportunities across experienced advisors, advisor teams, succession candidates, and independent wealth management firms evaluating affiliation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in relationship management, advisor recruiting, wealth management business development, strategic partnerships, or a related field.
• Established and verifiable network of relationships with third‑party organizations that influence advisor affiliation decisions, including advisor recruiting firms, succession planning consultants, practice management organizations, business brokers, and industry referral sources.
• Demonstrated track record of generating experienced advisor recruiting opportunities through external partnerships and referral networks.
• Proven success recruiting or influencing the affiliation decisions of experienced advisors, advisor teams, or wealth management practices with established books of business.
• Experience with vendor negotiation and proven track record for securing and driving key relationships that impact business results.

Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture relationships with advisor recruiting firms, M&A consultants, succession planning organizations, custodial referral programs, practice management consultants, and industry influencers.
• Negotiate contracts with third‑party vendors and maintain pulse on competitor strategies for external sourcing.
• Sell Prudential Advisors as the preferred partner for transitioning advisors and develop referral channels that generate opportunities across segments.
• Act as liaison between external partners and internal stakeholders to align priorities and drive growth.

Skills

Relationship management

Advisor recruiting

Wealth management business development

Strategic partnerships

Vendor negotiation

Job description

Prudential Financial is recruiting a Director, Strategic Advisor Partnerships to build and manage relationships with third‑party organizations that influence advisor affiliation decisions.

The role drives advisor growth by creating partnerships that generate opportunities across experienced advisors, advisor teams, succession candidates, and independent wealth management firms evaluating affiliation opportunities.