Oversee and direct the Due Diligence process for all product lines, assessing potential business portfolios for asset portability. Exhibit and uphold a thorough understanding of products, processes, and capabilities relevant to broker dealers and Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs). Stay updated on industry competitive intelligence, including benchmarking and analysis. Facilitate discussions with candidates to finalize due diligence, develop Cost-Benefit Analyses (CBAs), and formulate financial proposals. Articulate the Thrivent Value Proposition and assist candidates in comprehending our capabilities and processes. Serve as a connector among business leaders to collect insights and share best practices. Manage various relationships within the sales organization and advocate for candidates to senior leadership. Examine intricate issues related to advisor business portfolios by utilizing data from diverse sources. Deliver analysis findings and recommendations to senior leaders in order to secure financial offers. Create valuation models and financial proposals for external practice acquisitions. Oversee the EAR and Practice Acquisition pipelines, ensuring accurate candidate records are maintained. Communicate the status of advisor recruiting and effectively address complex challenges.

         

          

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Oversees and directs the Due Diligence process for all product lines, assessing potential business portfolios for asset portability 

Exhibits and upholds a thorough understanding of product, processes, and capabilities relevant to broker dealers and registered investment advisors (RIAs). 

Stays updated on industry competitive intelligence, including benchmarking and analysis 

Provides strategic assessment of the experienced Advisors’ book and helps to craft the most efficient path forward for moving from the Advisor’s predecessor firm to TIMI 

Remains apprised of current industry trends and research on broker protocol and any other topics pertaining to the movement of Advisors between firms in the financial services industry 

Works closely with due diligence analysts and uses industry knowledge to inform the offering strategy of the various broker-dealer and investment advisory products based on FA and client experience. 

Maintains understanding of recruiting trends and offerings within and across industry channels 

Understands the needs of the FAs and their clients to assist them in determining appropriate investment product solution strategies.  

Works jointly with other Thrivent departments to bring expertise and solutions to the FAs. 

Well-versed in the financial pro forma P&L associated with the Advisor’s transition and brings experience relative to any financial incentive program such as a forgivable loan program, bonus or transition program 

Develops enhanced relationships with incoming experienced FAs to assist in coaching and mentoring FAs to enhance productivity and business efficiency. 

Works with appropriate parties to be an advocate for the needs of the FAs. 

Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes.  ​ 

Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients.  Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.    

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Describe below the audience this role will interact with and level of influence they will have on those roles.   

Legal and Compliance to modify TIMI/Thrivent policies as needed 

Due Diligence Analysts to inform the offering strategy 

FAs (field leadership) to provide support on experienced Advisor recruiting  

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: 

 Required: 

College degree required 

Minimum of 7 years of successful industry experience 

FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 63/65 or 66 required or obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer. 

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and expertise related to experienced Advisor recruiting 

Demonstrated and in-depth knowledge of advanced sales solutions 

Understanding of different distribution channels 

Expert level of knowledge about financial markets and the investment industry 

Expert level of knowledge about all programs and services available to FAs through the brokerage platform as well as those available direct to provider 

Strong statistical and analytical skills. 

Ability to transfer knowledge in a manner that motivates FAs to take action 

Demonstrated analytical ability and human relations skills 

Ability to anticipate needs and act quickly taking ownership of decisions that are made 

Ability to work across the organization and influence others 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation development and delivery 

Preferred:   

MBA  

Financial services advanced desigation - (i.e. ChFC, CFP, CAIA) 

              

Pay Transparency

 

Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $118,105.00 - $159,788.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.

 

Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

 

The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.

 

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.