What are the responsibilities and job description for the Divisional Director – Experienced Advisor Recruiting position at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC?
The Divisional Director plays a critical role in recruiting financial advisors to Ameriprise. Working as part of a small team in a defined geographic territory, this position is responsible for moving high-potential financial advisor candidates through the recruiting pipeline.
The ideal candidate brings a dynamic energy and deep understanding of financial advisors—their motivations, challenges, and aspirations. They possess the ability to build meaningful connections and effectively influence advisors, inspiring them to not only engage with Ameriprise but to envision a long-term future with the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Regional Director on recruiting efforts within an assigned territory.
Proactively manage your region’s talent pipeline by guiding candidates through key stages of the recruiting process—for example, encouraging attendance to VIP following an initial meeting, or re-engaging candidates who have become inactive after initial contact.
Effectively engage your sourcing partners to deliver qualified leads for initial advisor meetings, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-potential candidates aligned with Ameriprise’s growth strategy.
Monitor and confirm contact occurs with each new lead. Maintain direct communication with sourcing partners to ensure there is a next step with every lead.
Conduct Initial Meetings with candidates and be prepared to articulate the Ameriprise value proposition, including our client-focused culture, integrated technology, robust support systems, and growth opportunities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. field leaders, DVPs, transition teams) to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
Stay current on industry trends, competitive intelligence, and advisor movement to inform recruiting strategy.
Required Qualifications
5-7 years' relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Series 7
Industry certifications e.g. CFP®, CRPC®
Strategic thinker with a proactive, goal-oriented mindset
Proactive mindset with the skill for identifying and addressing issues early
Strong understanding of financial advisor community — their motivations, challenges, and aspirations
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously and drive results
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 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of 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 RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $91,600 - $123,700 / 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. In addition, 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 but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Job Family Group
Human Capital
Line of Business
AAG Ameriprise Advisor Group
The ideal candidate brings a dynamic energy and deep understanding of financial advisors—their motivations, challenges, and aspirations. They possess the ability to build meaningful connections and effectively influence advisors, inspiring them to not only engage with Ameriprise but to envision a long-term future with the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Regional Director on recruiting efforts within an assigned territory.
Proactively manage your region’s talent pipeline by guiding candidates through key stages of the recruiting process—for example, encouraging attendance to VIP following an initial meeting, or re-engaging candidates who have become inactive after initial contact.
Effectively engage your sourcing partners to deliver qualified leads for initial advisor meetings, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-potential candidates aligned with Ameriprise’s growth strategy.
Monitor and confirm contact occurs with each new lead. Maintain direct communication with sourcing partners to ensure there is a next step with every lead.
Conduct Initial Meetings with candidates and be prepared to articulate the Ameriprise value proposition, including our client-focused culture, integrated technology, robust support systems, and growth opportunities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. field leaders, DVPs, transition teams) to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
Stay current on industry trends, competitive intelligence, and advisor movement to inform recruiting strategy.
Required Qualifications
5-7 years' relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Series 7
Industry certifications e.g. CFP®, CRPC®
Strategic thinker with a proactive, goal-oriented mindset
Proactive mindset with the skill for identifying and addressing issues early
Strong understanding of financial advisor community — their motivations, challenges, and aspirations
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously and drive results
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 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of 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 RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $91,600 - $123,700 / 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. In addition, 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 but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Job Family Group
Human Capital
Line of Business
AAG Ameriprise Advisor Group
Salary : $91,600 - $123,700
