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Divisional Advisor Recruiting Manager

AT Edward Jones
Edward Jones

Divisional Advisor Recruiting Manager

Tempe, AZ

Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

Are you an experienced recruiter looking to take your career to the next level? Are you passionate about recruiting top talent within the financial services industry? If so, the divisional advisor recruiting manager role could be your next career step with Edward Jones. The mission of this team is to ensure the right Experienced Financial Advisors are hired and to create a best-in-class onboarding experience. The individual in this role acts as an advocate for financial advisors to fully realize the Edward Jones Opportunity.

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As a Divisional Advisor Recruiting Manager you will be working with key stakeholders in the field and the Human Capital Talent Acquisition Teams to assist in the development of recruiting, transition, and integration strategies of Experienced Financial Advisors to support the growth and health of the firm.

You will evaluate a candidate's fit with the firm including but not limited to determining the portability and suitability of the Financial Advisor's book of business to Edward Jones. The divisional advisor recruiter will work to insure a financial advisor's smooth transition and integration to Edward Jones during the Financial advisor's first 6 months with the firm.

What You'll Do

  • In partnership with key stakeholders in the field and Human Capital - develop and maintain attraction strategies and business plans to attract experienced candidates and successfully transition and integrate experienced candidates to Edward Jones.
  • Attract Experienced Advisors through your personal sourcing efforts.
  • Promote the Edward Jones Opportunity and be able to discuss the Edward Jones Opportunity in context within the industry.
  • Identify learning opportunities and developmental needs of experienced candidate transfers and work with appropriate stakeholders to assist in the creation of plans to address these opportunities.
  • Evaluate a Financial Advisor's book of business to determine portability and suitability for Edward Jones.
  • Manage the onboarding of experienced candidates, which includes partnering with various departments such as, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Training, Compliance, etc. Along with facilitating workspace and technology needs.
  • Manage relationships with Human Capital Talent Acquisition teams to provide guidance and resources for attracting and sourcing a pool of qualified experienced candidates.
  • Gather market intelligence on other firms and industries.
  • Maintain and communicate advanced knowledge of Edward Jones as well as competitor firms' products and services platform to experienced candidates.
  • Create and deliver transition packages to Experienced Advisor candidates.
  • Lead and develop assigned dedicated recruiters or team members to accomplish hiring objectives.

Compensation Note: Compensation for this role is comprised of competitive base salary with the potential to earn commission based on performance with no cap on earnings.

At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:

Hiring Minimum: $113810
Hiring Maximum: $193785

Skills/Requirements

What Experience You Need:

  • 7+ years' experience in proactively sourcing, recruiting, and interviewing candidates in financial service or similar industry
  • Minimum of 5 years in sales and/ or branch management experience with 7 plus years of leadership/management
  • Ability to develop and implement new business strategies to support the changing market conditions and future firm growth
  • Knowledge of products, tools, and capabilities to meet our clients needs as well as the ability to articulate this understanding
  • Ability to propose and articulate the fit of producing transfers and the suitability of their business for the financial advisor position with professionalism and sensitivity
  • Ability to relay messages to the field and home office constituents

What Could Set You Apart:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Series 7 & 66
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Microsoft Office Products
  • E-learning applications

Travel Expectations: This position will travel approximately 60-70% of the time.

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.


Awards & Accolades

  • 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2022, published Fortune July 2022, Great Places to Work® data as of March 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
    • Edward Jones was recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials by Great Places to Work® and Fortune® magazine. The privately held firm ranked No. 2 overall, in its fourth appearance on the list.
  • 2022 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, published September 2022, research by Great Places to Work®, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
    • Edward Jones has been named to the 2022 Best Workplaces for Women list by Great Places to Work® and Fortune® magazine, ranking No. 45.
  • 2022 Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, published April 2022, research by Great Place to Work®, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
    • For the 23rd time, Edward Jones has earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® ranking by Great Places to Work® and Fortune® magazine. Edward Jones ranked No. 35 on the prestigious 2022 list.
    • 2022 Best Places to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality, Great Place to Work® in partnership with Human Rights Campaign Foundation, published Equity Magazine January 2022, data as of July 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
      • Edward Jones scored 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The ranking designated Jones as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ+Equality.

About Us

At Edward Jones, we help clients achieve their serious, long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and implementing tailored solutions. To ensure a personal client experience, we have located our 15,000+ branch offices where our more than 7 million clients live and work.

In a typical branch office, a financial advisor meets with clients and receives branch office support, so they can focus on building deep relationships with clients. Headquarters associates in St. Louis, Tempe and Mississauga provide support and expertise to help U.S. and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience. We continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual investors.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Client-provided location(s): Tempe, AZ, USA
Job ID: Edward_Jones-20484_1630265197
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement