Vice President, Wealth Management Recruiting

Location: Remote (U.S.) | Travel Required

Compensation: $200K Base Salary + Uncapped Variable Compensation | Target Total Compensation: $500K+

Position Overview

Our client, a leading national wealth management organization, is seeking an accomplished Vice President, Wealth Management Recruiting to lead advisor acquisition strategies, drive business growth, and build a high-performing recruiting organization. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced wealth management recruiting executive who understands the competitive landscape of financial advisor recruiting and has a proven track record of attracting experienced financial advisors and teams with established assets under management (AUM).

Reporting to the Head of Recruiting, this individual will lead a team of approximately nine recruiters within a newly centralized recruiting function. The VP will be responsible for developing and executing recruiting strategies, establishing performance standards, strengthening partnerships with field leadership, and driving measurable results in advisor acquisition, AUM growth, and revenue. The ideal candidate combines deep industry relationships and recruiting expertise with strategic leadership, strong business acumen, and the ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Advisor Acquisition & Business Growth

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies focused on attracting experienced financial advisors and advisor teams with established books of business and AUM.
• Drive measurable growth in advisor headcount, assets under management, revenue, and overall business performance.
• Partner with Territory and field leadership to identify recruiting opportunities, strengthen market presence, and support long-term growth objectives.
• Lead strategic advisor acquisition initiatives, including team transitions, succession opportunities, mergers, and other business expansion opportunities.
• Monitor competitive market trends, advisor movement, and recruiting opportunities to inform strategy and drive results.

Recruiting Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately nine regional recruiters, establishing clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability.
• Build a collaborative, results-oriented recruiting culture focused on execution, continuous improvement, and advisor acquisition success.
• Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and ongoing development to strengthen recruiter effectiveness and productivity.
• Evaluate team performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies to achieve recruiting and business growth objectives.
• Help shape and strengthen a newly centralized recruiting function, including processes, structure, and best practices.

Recruiting Strategy & Performance Management

• Develop and implement scalable recruiting strategies, processes, and performance metrics aligned with organizational growth priorities.
• Establish consistent recruiting practices, reporting, and accountability across regions.
• Leverage recruiting data, market intelligence, and performance analytics to evaluate results and improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Partner with centralized sourcing teams, field leadership, and external recruiting partners to maximize advisor acquisition opportunities.
• Monitor recruiting productivity, investment effectiveness, and return on recruiting resources.

Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives, Territory leadership, and other key stakeholders on advisor recruiting and business growth opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to align recruiting priorities with business objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify market opportunities, allocate recruiting resources, and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Ensure recruiting activities and practices align with organizational standards, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.

Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of progressive experience in wealth management recruiting, advisor acquisition, business development, or related leadership roles within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated success recruiting experienced financial advisors and advisor teams with established AUM, ideally within a national wealth management, broker-dealer, or independent advisory organization.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing recruiting teams across multiple markets or regions.
• Strong understanding of the wealth management industry, competitive recruiting landscape, advisor transitions, and advisor acquisition strategies.
• Track record of delivering measurable results in advisor recruiting, AUM growth, revenue, and organizational performance.
• Experience developing and executing recruiting strategies within a large, complex, or matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate recruiting performance, market opportunities, and return on investment.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior executives and field leadership.
• Strategic, collaborative, and results-driven leadership style with the ability to build accountability and inspire team performance.
• Comfortable working remotely while leading a geographically dispersed team and traveling regularly as needed.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• $200K base salary with uncapped variable compensation with both front-end and back-end incentive opportunities
• Target total annual compensation of approximately $500K+, with potential to exceed this based on performance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Fully remote position with regular travel
• Opportunity to help build and shape a newly centralized recruiting organization
• Significant leadership visibility and the ability to directly influence advisor acquisition and business growth

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role within a leading national wealth management organization that is making a significant investment in experienced financial advisor recruiting. With a newly centralized recruiting structure, strong organizational resources, and a highly competitive, uncapped compensation model, this position offers the ability to build a high-performing team, influence recruiting strategy, and make a measurable impact on the organization's continued growth. For an accomplished recruiting leader who enjoys developing talent, building strategic relationships, and driving advisor acquisition results, this role offers both significant earning potential and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing recruiting organization.