Director of Transitions (Wealth Management)

TL;DR

Director of Transitions (Wealth Management): Leading the strategy and design of the Financial Advisor transition experience to build a scalable and compliant program with an accent on regulatory standards and advisor experience. Focus on designing the transition operating model, managing complex books of business, and partnering across business functions to ensure high-trust outcomes.

Location: On-site in Seattle, WA

Salary: $125,000 – $145,000

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned financial services firm with a 90-year history of business ethics and integrity.

What you will do

• Set the strategic direction for the firm’s advisor transition program to align with business objectives.
• Establish standardized transition policies and frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Technology departments to translate requirements into practical standards.
• Act as a senior subject-matter expert for complex books of business and high-visibility transitions.
• Design and evolve transition operating models, tools, and documentation to support scaling.
• Mentor the Transition Manager and implement process improvements through technology.

Requirements

• FINRA Series 7/66 or 63/65 required; Series 9/10 preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Financial Advisor transitions in wealth management, broker-dealer, or RIA environments.
• Deep understanding of FINRA, SEC, Reg BI, and DOL regulatory and supervisory requirements.
• Ability to travel approximately 10–15%.
• Executive-level communication skills and the ability to build trust with senior leadership and advisors.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Company 401(k) and ESOP contributions.
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement with a $15,000 lifetime cap.
• Discounted personal insurance for home, auto, and recreational vehicles.
• Charitable gift-matching program and community impact initiatives.