Market Recruiting Manager - Northwest

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Portland, OR, USA
Hybrid
175K-305K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
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The Role
Recruit experienced financial advisors across the Northwest by building candidate pipelines, advising leadership, developing recruiting strategies, maintaining advisor and management relationships, and resolving complex recruitment challenges. The role provides industry and competitive intelligence, supports business growth, and requires substantial travel, FINRA licensing, regulatory compliance, and background screening.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo Financial Advisors is seeking a Market Recruiting Manager. The candidate will recruit financial advisors within their region. In this role, the goal is to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of financial advisor candidates and to provide insight on industry trends, competitive intelligence, product platforms, deals, and compensation plans.
In this role, you will:
  • Act as an advisor to leadership to develop and/or influence recruitment of experienced Financial Advisors and to expand the breadth of firm hiring within assigned area.
  • Partner with other field recruiters to knowledge share and develop recruitment strategies and expertise to promote business growth.
  • Be responsible for building and maintaining excellent relationships with Financial Advisors to enhance their satisfaction and retention as well as developing excellent partnerships with management to increase hiring of Financial Advisors.
  • Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges regarding recruitment across multiple areas of the enterprise, delivering solutions that lead to revenue growth organically.
  • Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions.
  • Engage with function peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues related to the recruitment process.
Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of Business Growth Strategy experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience sourcing and recruiting Financial Advisors/Wealth Advisors
  • US only: Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power Point skills
Job Expectations:
  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
  • US only: Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate FINRA license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. FINRA Series 7 or equivalent must be completed within a 90-day time period following commencement of employment if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. 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. Additional requirements include meeting 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 is required.
  • This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $175,000.00 - $305,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
  • 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 End Date:
1 Oct 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of Business Growth Strategy experience, or equivalent experience, training, military experience, or education
  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
  • FINRA Series 7 or recognized equivalent sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
  • 7+ years of experience sourcing and recruiting Financial Advisors or Wealth Advisors
  • FINRA Series 7 or equivalent must be obtained within 90 days of employment if not transferable upon hire
  • Ability to obtain and maintain applicable FINRA, state, product, or SAFE licenses
  • Successful completion of FINRA background screening and background check
  • Ability to meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards
  • Compliance with applicable regulatory, licensing, and company requirements
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic environment
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint skills

Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
  • Retirement Support A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.

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