Director, Franchise Recruit & Engagement

About Our Company We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer.

Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and River Source Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Job Description The Director, Franchise Recruiting & Engagement serves as the strategic leader responsible for advisor recruiting, onboarding, engagement, and organic growth initiatives across an assigned territory. This role partners closely with Franchise Field Vice Presidents (FFVPs), Franchise Consultants, Associate Financial Advisors (AFAs), and franchise advisors to drive business growth through advisor engagement, business planning, recruiting excellence, and talent development.

The Director leads the end-to-end appointment, onboarding, and development of Novice and Experienced Associate Financial Advisors, External Practice Acquisition hires, and critical franchise staff career paths. This position also provides strategic thought leadership for national growth initiatives, influences advisor adoption of key programs, and serves as a trusted advisor to field leadership in advancing the Ameriprise Wealth Management Blueprint and strategic priorities.

If you are not located close to a physical office, remote work is considered for qualified candidates. Any expectations for travel or in-person collaboration will be discussed during the hiring process. This position is eligible for remote work in these locations: NY (NY Metro) and other locations in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Key Responsibilities Advisor Engagement & Organic Growth Drive organic growth across the assigned territory through strategic advisor engagement, business planning, and execution of growth initiatives.

Lead the annual Advisor Business Planning process, ensuring high participation and effective implementation of advisor growth goals aligned to territory resources and business objectives.

Partners with advisors, AFAs, and field leadership to identify growth opportunities, address business challenges, and promote best-in-class practice development.

Increase advisor participation in region and territory events, growth programs, training sessions, and practice management initiatives.

Connect top advisors with tools, resources, and programs designed to accelerate business growth and improve practice performance.

Support field leaders and advisors with strategic consulting, implementation guidance, and follow-up coaching to maximize business outcomes.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Leadership Lead a high-quality, high-volume recruiting strategy for Franchisee Staff, Novice and Experienced Associate Financial Advisors, and External Practice Acquisition candidates.

Develop and execute diversified sourcing strategies that generate a consistent pipeline of qualified talent.

Effectively assess candidates through screening and interviews, evaluate fit, and communicate the unique value proposition of each opportunity.

Partners with franchise advisors and field leaders throughout the recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, selection, offer negotiation, hiring, onboarding, and long-term development planning.

Drive career path management initiatives for critical franchise staff positions to support succession planning and talent development.

Promote inclusive recruiting practices and diverse candidate pipelines that align with organizational Diversity & Inclusion objectives.

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