VP, Wealth Management Recruiting - Prudential Wealth Advisors

Prudential Financial; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive base salaries

Yearly bonus potential

401(k) plan with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Prudential Financial is seeking a strategic VP, Wealth Management Recruiting to drive advisor acquisition and growth across a dispersed region. You will lead a team of Regional Recruiters, shape operating models, and partner with senior leadership to deliver measurable results and strong ROI.

The role requires deep experience in wealth management recruiting, strategic initiatives, and the ability to influence across functions and geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in wealth management, advisor recruiting, business development, or related growth-focused functions.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering measurable growth and performance outcomes.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic growth initiatives in a complex organization.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience partnering with and advising senior executives and field leadership.
• Inclusive leadership across functions, regions, and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to travel regularly across the region.

Responsibilities

• Own regional recruiting results including revenue, AUM, advisor headcount growth, and strategic acquisition outcomes.
• Partner with Territory and field leadership to develop and execute advisor acquisition strategies.
• Lead identification, prioritization, and execution of complex growth initiatives such as team acquisitions and mergers.
• Provide executive-level market intelligence to inform recruiting strategy and investments.
• Build and lead a high-performing recruiting organization with clear accountability.
• Foster a culture of execution, collaboration, and results across teams and partners.
• Ensure resources and talent strategies align with enterprise growth priorities.
• Establish and govern the regional operating model with metrics and governance.
• Drive adoption of centralized sourcing and strategic partnerships.
• Leverage data and analytics to improve recruiting outcomes and ROI.
• Monitor recruiting effectiveness and adjust actions to meet growth objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing

Relationship-building

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Classification

Sales - Sales

Reporting to the Head of Recruiting, the VP, Wealth Management Recruiting is responsible for developing and executing advisor acquisition strategies that accelerate business growth and strengthen Prudential Wealth Advisors’ market position. This leader will oversee a team of Regional Recruiters and establish the operating model, strategic partnerships, performance standards, and governance required to deliver sustained recruiting success.

This Vice President serves as a strategic advisor to Territory and field leadership and is accountable for advisor acquisition results, recruiting productivity, recruiting economics, and overall business impact. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to influence outcomes across a geographically dispersed organization.

Key Responsibilities

Advisor Acquisition & Business Growth

• Own regional recruiting results, including revenue, AUM, advisor headcount growth, and strategic acquisition outcomes associated with experienced financial advisors, advisor teams, and other growth opportunities.
• Partner with Territory and field leadership to develop and execute advisor acquisition strategies that accelerate business growth, strengthen market presence, and support long-term organizational objectives.
• Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of complex growth initiatives, including advisor team acquisitions, mergers, succession opportunities, and other strategic business expansion efforts.
• Provide executive-level market intelligence and competitive insights to inform recruiting strategy, workforce planning, and investment decisions.

Recruiting Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Build and lead a high-performing recruiting organization by establishing performance standards, developing recruiting talent, and creating accountability for achieving business and recruiting objectives.
• Foster a culture of execution, collaboration, innovation, and results across recruiting teams and strategic partners.
• Ensure recruiting resources, capabilities, and talent strategies are aligned with enterprise growth priorities and evolving business needs.

Recruiting Strategy & Performance Management

• Establish and govern the regional recruiting operating model, including performance metrics, reporting, accountability frameworks, and best practices.
• Drive adoption of Prudential Advisors' recruiting strategy, including centralized sourcing, field engagement, and strategic third-party partnerships.
• Leverage data, market insights, and performance analytics to continuously improve recruiting outcomes, productivity, and return on investment.
• Monitor recruiting effectiveness and implement corrective actions to ensure achievement of growth and business objectives.

Strategic Partnerships & Governance

• Ensure recruiting investments, processes, and practices align with enterprise priorities, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with business leaders and key stakeholders to drive alignment on advisor acquisition priorities, resource allocation, and growth strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in wealth management, advisor recruiting, business development, or related growth-focused functions.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering measurable business growth, revenue, and organizational performance outcomes.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic growth initiatives within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience partnering with and advising senior executives and field leadership.
• Inclusive leadership style with a demonstrated ability to lead across functions, regions, and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to travel regularly across the region.

The compensation structure for this role includes a strong base salary and an uncapped incentive structure, providing significant earning potential through both front-end and back-end variable compensation.

What We Offer You

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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