Sr Manager - Franchise Recruiting & 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.

As the Senior Manager of Franchise Recruiting and Engagement, you’ll be at the heart of our franchise territory’s success—partnering with field leaders and franchisees to recruit top talent, support advisor development, and drive strategic growth initiatives. This role will support the Southern California territory in the Pacific West. If you are not located close to a physical office, remote work is considered for qualified candidates.

• Drive Strategic Growth:
  Collaborate with the Franchise Field Vice President (FFVP), Franchise Consultants, and Advisors to boost engagement and accelerate practice growth. Lead the annual business planning process, ensuring high participation and meaningful goal‑setting across the territory.
• Recruit & Develop Talent:
  Lead high‑impact recruiting efforts for novice and experienced advisors, franchise staff, and external practice acquisitions. Build and manage a diverse sourcing strategy, screen and interview candidates, and guide them through every step—from initial contact to onboarding and career development.
• Own the Onboarding
  
  Experience:
  
  Design and execute customized onboarding plans for new advisors and acquired practices. Ensure smooth transitions by equipping them with the right tools, training, and support to quickly ramp up and reach production goals.
• Be a Strategic Partner:
  Support field leaders and top advisors with strategic messaging, growth resources, and ad hoc requests. Act as a connector between advisors and the tools they need to succeed, while guiding matrix partners to deliver results.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, onboarding, or business development.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to create and implement change, drive results, and hold others accountable.
• Strategic focus with ability to translate vision into tactical actions.
• Strong project management and strategic execution skills.
• Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and influencing abilities.
• Willingness to travel 20%.

• Experience in financial services and advisor recruiting.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
• Familiarity with multi‑office or remote team support.

The estimated base salary for this role is $115,000 – $145,000 per year. We have a pay‑for‑performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. Most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long‑term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well‑being, including vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurance.

• Full time
• Exempt
• Job Family Group:
  Sales
• Line of Business: AFG Ameriprise Franchise Group

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.