Lead Advisor Development Manager

Focus Financial Partners

Lead Advisor Development Manager responsible for developing and administering learning experiences for Focus advisors. Collaborating with leadership to enhance advisor skills and support their success.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Lead Advisor Development Manager is responsible for the development, administration, and execution of various learning experiences for Focus advisor associates.
Collaborate superbly with Advisory Leadership and colleagues across the firm to understand and identify core learning needs of the Advisor community.
Update and audit training programs and supporting materials as needed/assigned, so that changes in policies and procedures are accurately reflected and programs remain highly relevant and engaging.
Review their own work for accuracy using a keen eye for details to ensure quality and adherence to all necessary compliance and design standards.
Track the engagement, success and relevance of materials and programs, making improvements and adjustments as needed.
Willingness to facilitate weekly learning sessions for new-to-firm and new-to-role advisors in the community.
Build relationships with internal subject matter experts and coordinate live-based and on-demand learning opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years’ experience in Financial Services or related profession.
Served as part of an Advisory team for 2+ years
Familiarity with WealthTech platforms such as Salesforce, Orion, MoneyGuide, eMoney, Holistiplan, or similar financial technology tools.
Experience supporting advisors, clients, or internal stakeholders in a platform or systems-focused role.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
Comfort working with technology platforms and learning new systems quickly.
Critical thinker: able to understand core objectives and creatively solve for methods to achieve them.
Deep understanding and appreciation of the advisory industry, with a continual mindset of what we can create to educate and inspire them.
Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, complex, multi-tasking environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.
Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

training program developmentprogram administrationcompliance standardslearning experience designengagement trackingprogram auditingfinancial technology toolsWealthTech platformscritical thinkingservice-oriented mindset

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationattention to detailautonomycreativitytime managementadaptabilityproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree