Raymond James · 1 day ago
Eastern Advisor Recruiting Director
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
12+ years expRaymond James is a financial services firm that is seeking a Director of Advisor Recruitment. This role involves leading a team responsible for sourcing and engaging financial advisor prospects while ensuring a high-quality advisor experience and alignment with strategic recruitment goals.
BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management
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
Qualification
Required
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
Knowledge of financial advisor business models and practice structures
Knowledge of securities industry regulations and compliance standards
Knowledge of recruitment and talent acquisition strategies in financial services
Knowledge of strategic planning and performance management
Knowledge of business development and relationship management best practices
Skill in leading and developing high-performing teams
Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Skill in analyzing recruitment data and translating insights into action
Skill in managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
Skill in building and maintaining strong professional networks
Ability to inspire and motivate team members toward shared goals
Ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions
Ability to influence outcomes through strategic relationship-building
Ability to travel as needed to support recruitment efforts and attend events
SIE required (unless exempt)
Series 7 and 9/10 (or 24) required, or ability to obtain within 6 months
General Experience - More than 15 years
Manager Experience - 10 to 15 years
Preferred
Experience managing recruitment teams and working with independent advisors or broker-dealer environments
Company
Raymond James
Raymond James provides a range of investment banking services focused on the telecommunications and communications sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1983-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Shoukry
Chief Financial Officer
James Sickling
COO - Fixed Income
Recent News
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