Regional Director - Wealth Management

Voya Financial
Chicago, US
On-site

Job Description

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.

We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.

Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.

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Profile Summary

The Regional Director serves as a leader within the firm’s national sales organization, acting as a business partner responsible for deepening advisor relationships, ensuring practice success, and aligning advisor outcomes with the firm’s strategic objectives. The Vice President plays a critical role in advisor satisfaction and growth, delivering thought leadership, practice management support, and trusted guidance and consultations. The role requires exceptional presentation skills, relationship management skills, strategic agility, and the ability to navigate complex business needs while fostering collaboration across internal teams and external advisors. This position combines business consulting, sales, practice development, and authentic partnership to ensure advisors feel supported, empowered, and connected to the firm’s Broker-Dealer and will be accountable for delivering measurable impact on advisor growth and satisfaction. By acting as a connector between advisors and the Broker-Dealer resources, the Regional Director ensures that advisors receive the tools, insights, and advocacy necessary to optimize their practices. This includes facilitating business planning and engaging in meaningful dialogue to anticipate advisor needs. The Regional Director will represent the voice of the advisor inside our Broker-Dealer, ensuring alignment between field realities and Broker-Dealer priorities. Additionally, the role requires serving as a strategist who can influence advisor direction, foster loyalty, and drive long-term success.

Profile Description

  • Conduct regularly scheduled meetings and coaching sessions to evaluate advisor business performance and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Assist advisors in navigating business challenges, practice management decisions, and succession planning.
  • Represent the firm’s leadership team to advisors, ensuring that expectations are met and outcomes align with firm priorities.
  • Provide strategic input and feedback to advisors, helping them refine business models, client engagement strategies, and operational processes.
  • Serve as a trusted connector between advisors and the Broker-Dealer, ensuring advisors are aware of and able to leverage available resources.
  • Identify and align appropriate firm specialists, internal teams, and subject matter experts to address advisor needs.
  • Facilitate collaboration across compliance, marketing, technology, and operations to deliver comprehensive solutions.
  • Act as an internal advocate for advisors, ensuring their perspectives are considered in firm-wide initiatives and decision-making.
  • Foster stronger advisor connectivity to the firm through regional events, study groups, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
  • Build and reinforce advisor loyalty by demonstrating consistency, transparency, and accountability in all interactions.
  • Serve as a strategist for advisors, offering insights on market trends, business growth opportunities, and evolving client needs.
  • Develop and implement proactive strategies to attract resource usage while increasing satisfaction and productivity.
  • Continuously measure advisor satisfaction and adapt engagement strategies to maintain high levels of trust and advocacy.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree or certifications (CFP, CIMA, etc.) a plus.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in financial services, advisor relationship management, or practice consulting roles.
  • Proven ability to manage complex advisor relationships and deliver measurable growth and AUM retention outcomes.
  • Strong consultative and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose business challenges and recommend solutions.
  • Exceptional communication and presenta

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

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Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/20/2026

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