The Director Franchise Engagement & Implementation (FEI) is a key member of the regional leadership team. They are a strategic execution focused leader who is responsible for driving operational excellence, aligning field performance with corporate strategy, and ensuring scalable growth across the region and territories. The FEI is a pivotal role that blends operational excellence, systems thinking and leadership development as they oversee advisor engagement, financial performance, compliance, onboarding, and business development processes to ensure the successful implementation of strategic initiatives and practice growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic leadership and partner to RVP

Provide advice and support on all strategic planning and initiatives to achieve region goals. Ensure alignment between strategy and execution. 

Partner with RVP to formulate strategies, tactics and supporting plans to deliver on the assigned national Strategic Imperatives (SI).

Lead and manage implementation and execution

Lead and manage implementation planning and execution for all region-wide and national initiatives (e.g., advisor recruiting, client acquisition, advisor experience), as well as for any major projects and initiatives that impact the field (e.g., major systems and process changes).

Provide support and advice to national programs to better ensure successful implementation within the field.

Systems and process optimization

Leverage data and analytics to identify bottlenecks, opportunities, and gaps to achieve growth goals.

Development of tools, resources, and processes designed to increase effectiveness and create leverage.

Build systems and processes that result in consistent and scalable results.

Team Development

Provide leadership and direction to the entire region field leadership team including work direction, training and development, performance management and reviews.

Manage the mid-year and year-end review process, and the development planning process for all members of the team under the direction leadership of the RVP.

Region Operations

Responsible for daily management of region operations, including financial management.

Manage region communications.

 Act as a delegate for the RVP at regional and strategic partner meetings (e.g., Field team meetings, Strategic Imperative meetings, Corporate Partner 1:1s and RVP meetings).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

7-10 years of relevant leadership experience, preferably in financial services or a highly regulated industry

Demonstrated success in driving business results and managing key performance metrics

Proven experience in financial management, including full P&L oversight

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in business tools and reporting systems

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent

Active Series 24, 7, and 63 licenses

Experience supporting or working within a franchise model

Familiarity with field leadership structures and advisor development initiatives

Proven experience in financial management, including full P&L oversight

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in business tools and reporting systems

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $104,900 - $141,600 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Sales

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AFG Ameriprise Franchise Group