Overview

 

At Vanguard, our core purpose is to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. We put our investors first in all we do, and because of it, our clients have entrusted $7.5 trillion of their hard-earned savings to us. 

Financial Advisor Services (FAS) provides services and investment products, such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds, to Vanguard's financial advisor clients.

FAS serves broker-dealers, asset managers, bank trust departments, registered investment advisors, and insurance companies, both at an advisor and home office level.

The RIA field sales executive identifies, builds, and develops new relationships and business opportunities with Registered Investment Advisors predominantly through in-person interactions.

Summary

 

As the Regional Vice President, Denver, Portland, & Seattle you are responsible for the growth and retention of assets among the Registered Investment Advisors in the territory. Growing lifetime value for the RIA book of business and winning new business with existing clients and prospects. You will establish and deepen FA relationships leading to increased retention, loyalty and product/asset growth while developing strong relationships with key clients, prospect, and centers of influence.

 

What it takes 

• Generates new relationships and broadens existing relationships with Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) using a combination of electronic and in-person communication. Seeks to understand the philosophy, preferences, and dynamics of RIAs and their client base. Acts as a trusted advisor/consultant in matching client needs with Vanguard resources.
• Drives results by raising awareness of Vanguard's investments, products, and related services. Delivers key Vanguard messages through targeted activities including in-person meetings, virtual visits, phone calls, and attendance at national and regional industry conferences.
• Demonstrates a high level of expertise of capital markets, the investment management industry, and marketplace developments. Utilizes this expertise, along with product knowledge, to be a credible resource to clients and prospects and to effectively position Vanguard products and services.
• Achieves established sales and activity goals within the spirit of Vanguard's Code of Ethics. Develops and implements a strategic sales plan to effectively identify quality new business relationships and retain currently relationships while leveraging Vanguard capabilities for maximum success.
• Develops strong relationships with senior and executive management of prospect and client organizations.
• Coaches, collaborates, and provides insight and direction to less experienced sales executives, internal sales executives, and key internal stakeholders and partners.
• Efficiently and effectively manages time to ensure prompt and accurate work on administrative tasks and responsibilities.
• Meaningfully contributes to Vanguard’s corporate initiatives – helps shape the vision, drive work forward, develop solutions, and ensure successful implementation/adoption.

 Qualifications 

• Minimum ten years related experience. Five years in a senior level client or prospect relationship role in the RIA Channel required. Eight years of sales experience is preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• FINRA Series 7 & 63, or ability to acquire within 90 days.

Special Factors

• Candidate must be currently based in, or willing to relocate to one of the following metro areas: Seattle (WA), Portland (OR), or Denver (CO).
• CFA, CFP, or CIMA preferred.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.