Regional Associate Manager

Regional Associate Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in supporting advisors, preferably in a corporate or advisory setting
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with advisor operating models
• Ability to manage multiple teams and providing service beyond expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between advisors and the firm, effectively communicating changes, updates, and new product/service launches.
• Coordinate with internal support teams to ensure advisors have access to the necessary resources and support.
• Working with regional teams across the Country to provide consistent messages and instructions.
• Keeping apprised of changes and communication within the company to provide an effective network of current information.
• Participating and presenting at local market and regional events.
• Assist Regional Leads in supporting advisory teams within the region.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with advisors to address their needs and concerns.
• Assist advisors to increase and maintain business growth rate, improve client retention, as well as improve their staff development and retention.
• Work closely with the branch supervision team to help advisors with their regulatory obligations.
• Manage advisor exits, terminations or other licensed team members off-board, working closely with registrations and other internal teams.
• Assist in the development and execution of regional strategies that support the broader goals of the firm.
• Collaborate with Regional Leads to identify growth opportunities and implement action plans.
• Work closely with Regional Leads to implement tailored strategies for various segments of Advisors.
• Foster strong, trust-based relationships with branches, advisors and their teams and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a primary point of contact for top priority advisory teams in the region, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Lead the onboarding process in the local market for new advisors, ensuring a smooth transition into the firm’s ecosystem.
• Work closely with the onboarding and transition teams to create a seamless experience.
• Be the lead coordinator in the region for all new advisory teams working collaboratively with all internal groups and teams.
• Support advisors in transition and succession planning to ensure continuity and success.
• Work with advisors to develop strategic plans that align with their goals and the firm’s objectives.
• Support advisory transitions across business types and registration categories.
• Work closely with internal partners on execution of corporate advisor successions.
• Identify opportunities for improving processes and enhancing the advisor experience.
• Gather feedback from advisors to inform service and product development.
• Supporting advisor teams with any changes/updates to processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to advisory teams to enhance their professional growth and development.
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and webinars for advisors and their teams.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture amongst advisory teams that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and encourage knowledge sharing among the advisor community.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of advisory teams, providing feedback and support to drive improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on regional performance and advisor satisfaction for senior and executive management.
• Manage inter-organizational synergies and opportunities.
• Engage with senior leadership and external partners to provide updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment on business priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.