Financial Advisor Recruiter

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning more than 80 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

D.A. Davidson is seeking a tenacious and results-driven Financial Advisor Recruiter to identify and sourcing a diverse talent base of qualified, successful, and ethical Financial Advisors interested in establishing a prosperous career at D.A. Davidson. In this role, you will foster relationships with potential candidates through networking, social media, industry events and cold calls.  You will work closely with Regional Directors and Branch Managers to understand local market landscapes in order to establish fruitful sourcing and recruiting best practices. 

•Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.

•Successful track record recruiting qualified candidates within the Financial Services Industry. 

•Thorough knowledge of wealth management products and operations.

•Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly and authentically build trust with candidates.

•Outstanding relationship management, negotiation, and influencer skills in both verbal and written forms.   

•Advanced knowledge of the internet and the use of sourcing technology including LinkedIn and other social media platforms.

•Solid technology skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 

•Determine appropriate market-based sourcing strategies; proactively research and assess new sourcing methodologies to meet recruitment goals.  

•Identify, source and refer qualified Financial Advisor candidates focusing on candidate quality and diversity.  

•Manage Advisor recruiting pipeline including fostering, maintaining and growing candidate relationships and maintaining accurate and timely candidate data status and results.   

•Evaluate recruits’ contracts, business, and practices to ensure portability of assets and compliance with company hiring standards.

•Maintain current industry competitive intelligence as well as industry benchmarking and analysis.

•Proactively develop and nurture affiliations with Financial Advisor professional organizations.

•Meet weekly, monthly and quarterly outbound recruiting contact goals, including cold calls. 

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:  

•Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution 

•Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave

•Paid holidays

•Professional Development Opportunities

•Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles

•Charitable gift-matching program

•Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.  

The potential hiring range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 annually plus commissions.  The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate. This role is eligible to participate in applicable D.A. Davidson variable compensation programs.

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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