Director, Advisor Recruitment

Director Of Advisor Recruitment

The Director of Advisor Recruitment leads a team of Business Development Consultants responsible for sourcing, engaging, and converting financial advisor prospects across Raymond James Financial divisions. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Development, this role translates strategic recruitment goals into actionable plans, oversees execution, and ensures a consistent, high-quality advisor experience. The Director plays a key role in expanding the firm's reach, improving recruitment outcomes, and developing team capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a team of Business Development Consultants, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Translate strategic recruitment goals into operational plans and ensure alignment with divisional objectives.
• Oversee the execution of advisor recruitment activities, including sourcing, prospect engagement, and home office visit coordination.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and trends to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Transition Services, Marketing, Compliance) to ensure a seamless advisor onboarding experience.
• Expand the diversity and quality of advisor candidate pipelines through innovative sourcing strategies and partnerships.
• Represent Raymond James at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to promote the firm and build relationships.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices across the recruitment function.
• Partner with senior leadership to refine messaging, positioning, and recruitment processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

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