Area Vice President

Thrivent

. Lead a geographic area focused on growing new advisors, future team leaders, and enabling practices .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic vision in the financial services industry, with a proven ability to drive capacity and sales growth while developing and mentoring Financial Advisors. Possesses in-depth knowledge of insurance products, asset management, and compliance requirements essential for effective advisor management and client service.

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Leadership SkillsFinancial Services ExperienceSales Growth AchievementAdvisor DevelopmentStrategic Vision

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Hard Skills

Financial Advisor DevelopmentSales GrowthCapacity Growth PlanningInsurance KnowledgeAsset ManagementFee-Based PlanningMutual FundsSecurities KnowledgeKPI MonitoringOperational Benchmarking

Soft Skills

Influencing AbilitiesChange ManagementCollaborationCoachingEngagement

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA Series 7FINRA Series 63FINRA Series 65FINRA Series 66FINRA Series 24

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesAdvisor GrowthPractice GrowthAdvice AdoptionClient CommitmentContinuous ImprovementWorkforce EngagementCompliance RecordSecurities RegistrationInsurance Licensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a geographic area focused on growing new advisors, future team leaders, and enabling practices
Partner with Centers of Excellence for Advisor Growth, Practice Growth, and Advice Adoption
Drive productive capacity growth by attracting, selecting, onboarding, and launching talent
Grow experienced practices' advisor capacity and ability to serve clients
Drive total sales and area growth goals
Build brand awareness, expand the client base, and establish Thrivent as a trusted local leader
Lead 5–10 field leaders and 50–100 Financial Advisors serving 100,000 clients
Execute advice adoption, solutions, and sales across the assigned geographic area
Monitor KPIs, financial metrics, and operational benchmarks
Connect matrixed partners to grow diverse advisor and client segments
Attract and launch talent through market leaders
Encourage experienced advisors to grow practices and teams
Collaborate across Thrivent's ecosystem, National Practice Group, advisor continuum, and channels
Inspire Thrivent's purpose, promise, principles, and values
Manage market directors and developers assigned to the area
Establish a culture of continuous improvement, workforce engagement, accountability, innovation, and client commitment
Develop capacity growth plans and hold field leaders accountable through weekly sessions and coaching
Partner on recruiting, licensing, training, advisor placement, and advice adoption
Ensure strong insurance, investment, and advice-aligned solutions are recommended
Support practices with role definition, talent needs, candidate selection, and capacity growth
Leverage experienced and advanced National Practice Group practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree required; MBA and/or other related advanced education preferred
5+ years leading in the financial services industry
Strong leadership skills and potential to move to a greater leadership role
Proven track record of achieving capacity and sales growth and delivering results to business plans
Vision, strategic leadership, and strong influencing abilities
Experience leading through change and leveraging systems to engage people and drive results
Track record of attracting, selecting, and developing Financial Advisors
In-depth knowledge of advice, insurance products, asset/wealth management, fee-based planning, mutual funds, and securities
FINRA Series 7, 63/65 or 66 required or obtained within 90 days; Series 24 preferred
State securities registered and insurance licensed and appointed in all states comprising the Advisor Group
Satisfactory background check and clean compliance record
Ability to represent Thrivent to clients, lodges, and communities
Ability to travel as needed
Insurable under applicable fidelity bond and errors and omissions coverage
Satisfactory Form U-4 disclosures
Physically work in the designated Area 85% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to protected characteristics
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities