Director, Advisor Recruitment (West)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Summary

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.

Associate in this role will be located on the West Coast.

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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Financial advisor business models and practice structures. Securities industry regulations and compliance standards. Recruitment and talent acquisition strategies in financial services. Strategic planning and performance management. Business development and relationship management best practices.

Skill in:

Leading and developing high-performing teams. Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Analyzing recruitment data and translating insights into action. Managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. Building and maintaining strong professional networks.

Ability to:

Inspire and motivate team members toward shared goals. Solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions. Influence outcomes through strategic relationship-building. Travel as needed to support recruitment efforts and attend events.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or related field. Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in financial services, with at least five (5) years in advisor recruitment and team leadership. Experience managing recruitment teams and working with independent advisors or broker-dealer environments preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

SIE required (unless exempt). Series 7 and 9/10 (or 24) required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

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Workstyle

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.