Market Recruiting Manager

Wells Fargo Financial Advisors is seeking a Market Recruiting Manager to recruit experienced Financial Advisors across a defined region. This onsite role in Minneapolis, MN is focused on building and maintaining a strong candidate pipeline, while advising leadership on hiring trends and market intelligence.

In this position, you will work closely with field recruiting partners and management to strengthen relationships with Financial Advisors and support retention, while also addressing complex recruiting challenges that can contribute to organic revenue growth.

Role focus

• Recruit experienced Financial Advisors within an assigned area and expand the firm’s hiring breadth.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates to support ongoing recruiting needs.
• Advise leadership on industry trends, competitive intelligence, product platforms, deals, and compensation plans.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor to leadership to develop and/or influence recruitment of experienced Financial Advisors and to increase hiring coverage in the assigned area.
• Partner with other field recruiters to share knowledge and develop recruitment strategies and expertise to support business growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Financial Advisors to enhance satisfaction, retention, and partnerships with management to increase hiring.
• Lead strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique recruiting challenges across multiple enterprise areas, delivering solutions that support revenue growth organically.
• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions.
• Collaborate with function peers, colleagues, and managers to address recruitment process issues.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Wealth Channel Development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, and/or education.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and perform under pressure in a dynamic, complex environment.
• FINRA registration including Series 7 (or FINRA recognized equivalents).
• Strong presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• 7+ years of experience sourcing and recruiting Financial Advisors/Wealth Advisors.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• If Series 7 is not available for transfer upon hire, registration for FINRA Series 7 must be completed within 90 days of hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted.
• Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate FINRA license(s) is required for ongoing employment.
• Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory.
• In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
• Meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards.
• Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance.
• For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite may be required.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint

Compensation and location

• Location: Minneapolis, MN (onsite)
• Additional locations listed: Denver; Salt Lake City
• Base pay range: USD $175,000 - $279,000 per year
• Pay may vary based on factors including performance, skills, experience, and work location; employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting and policy notes

• Posting end date: 10 Oct 2026
• Third-party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• During recruiting and hiring, Wells Fargo requires candidates to directly represent their own experiences.
• For medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace. See the Drug and Alcohol Policy for details.