What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Planning Operations – Voyage Financial Advisors position at Thrivent?
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Thrivent is a different kind of financial services firm, one that puts generosity at the center of saving and investing. Here, you’ll make an impact in the lives of the people you serve, helping them build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity.
Voyage Financial Advisors is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent in Wisconsin and Michigan. We are growing and adding a Director of Planning Operations to our team, which serves clients mainly in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota with a focus on complete financial planning. Voyage’s team values are Faith, Family, Trust, Collaboration, Communication, and Community. We are looking for a values aligned team member. This is a full-time role that that requires to be in the office at least 3 days per week preferred.
Job Description
As a Director of Planning Operations, you’ll be a resource for our financial advisors and provide support to the clients of Voyage Financial Advisors, including:
Desired Characteristics
Our culture and our people are special. We’re looking for people who are – or want to become – part of the communities where clients live, work and worship. Our ideal candidate is:
Compensation And Benefits
Thrivent is a diversified financial services organization that, with its subsidiary and affiliate companies, serves more than 2.4 million clients, offering advice, insurance, investments, banking and generosity products and programs. For more than 100 years, Thrivent has been helping Christians build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, Thrivent is a not-for-profit, membership-owned Fortune 500 company with $194 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/24). Thrivent carries ratings from independent rating agencies which demonstrate the strength and stability of the organization, including an A rating from AM Best; an Aa2 rating from Moody's Investors Service; and an AA rating from S&P Global Ratings. Ratings are based on Thrivent's financial strength and claims-paying ability, but do not apply to investment product performance.
To learn more about the privacy of your information, visit our workforce privacy policy at thrivent.com/privacy.
Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.
Pay Transparency
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
Thrivent is a different kind of financial services firm, one that puts generosity at the center of saving and investing. Here, you’ll make an impact in the lives of the people you serve, helping them build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity.
Voyage Financial Advisors is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent in Wisconsin and Michigan. We are growing and adding a Director of Planning Operations to our team, which serves clients mainly in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota with a focus on complete financial planning. Voyage’s team values are Faith, Family, Trust, Collaboration, Communication, and Community. We are looking for a values aligned team member. This is a full-time role that that requires to be in the office at least 3 days per week preferred.
Job Description
As a Director of Planning Operations, you’ll be a resource for our financial advisors and provide support to the clients of Voyage Financial Advisors, including:
- Actively prepare financial analysis and develop financial plans, serving as a hands-on planner day to day, in a fast-paced high-producing environment.
- Integrate Microsoft Co-Pilot and other AI tools into process and operations.
- Lead, coach, and develop members of the financial planning team.
- Oversee preparation, review, and delivery of comprehensive financial plans and ensure accuracy and process efficiency.
- Assist not only in the creation of financial plans but help assist the advisory team by creating straightforward implementation steps for the advisors to help drive revenue growth through implementation.
- Partner with advisors to support client planning strategy, meeting preparation and preparing advisor meeting guides.
- Control and form processes for, RMDs, internal payment of policies, death claims and opportunities.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of client data within planning and CRM systems.
- Improve and scale planning and meeting prep workflows, tasking, and opportunities to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Ability to directly prepare meetings for 20-40 appointments per week.
- Serve as a senior planning resource on complex client cases.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and firm information.
- Ensure adherence to Thrivent policies, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.
Desired Characteristics
Our culture and our people are special. We’re looking for people who are – or want to become – part of the communities where clients live, work and worship. Our ideal candidate is:
- Innovative
- Analytical and Process thinking
- Customer Focused
- Focused on teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Securities (Series 7 and 66 or Series 7, 63 and 65) and resident state Life, Health and Annuities registration
- Satisfactory background check, fingerprinting and securities registration and/or insurance licensing verification, if applicable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.
- Project and Process management experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in financial planning or related financial services roles.
- CFP® designation preferred or ability to obtain within 2 years of start date.
- Exceptional people, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Proficiency with financial planning tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to work with all roles of the sponsoring financial advisor
- Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
- Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations
Compensation And Benefits
- Full compensation range of $85,000-$120,000 based on experience.
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Company Profit Sharing Plan
- Access to Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Thrivent is a diversified financial services organization that, with its subsidiary and affiliate companies, serves more than 2.4 million clients, offering advice, insurance, investments, banking and generosity products and programs. For more than 100 years, Thrivent has been helping Christians build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, Thrivent is a not-for-profit, membership-owned Fortune 500 company with $194 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/24). Thrivent carries ratings from independent rating agencies which demonstrate the strength and stability of the organization, including an A rating from AM Best; an Aa2 rating from Moody's Investors Service; and an AA rating from S&P Global Ratings. Ratings are based on Thrivent's financial strength and claims-paying ability, but do not apply to investment product performance.
To learn more about the privacy of your information, visit our workforce privacy policy at thrivent.com/privacy.
Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.
Pay Transparency
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000