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Do you thrive in building strong partnerships and driving meaningful growth? The Western Regional Vice President (RVP) is a senior field role will serve as a strategic partner to Principal Owners (PO), Firms and Financial Representatives. The RVP role is responsible for providing consultative advice to new and existing Firms to advance growth, improve productivity, long-term sustainability and leadership development across the field distribution network in the Western Region.
You have
Proven experience consulting on driving sales growth, development and productivity within a field-based, firm, or financial services environment
Demonstrated success in assisting with business planning aligned to strategic growth initiatives including but not limited to, influencing production outcomes, recruiting, market expansion, performance and succession planning
Sound business judgment and the ability to navigate escalations, exception requests, and ambiguous challenges, balancing business impact and risk to both the Firm and Guardian Track record of building strong, trust-based relationships across both field and home office partners Deep understanding of distribution economics and performance drivers, including recruiting and production metrics Familiarity with field compensation structures and incentive models
Leadership style aligned to Guardian ’s values; We do the right thing, We believe people count, We courageously shape our future together, and We go above and beyond for the people we serve.
You will
Drive sales growth and production outcomes across your region through assisting with building a comprehensive business plan focused on expanding distribution, increasing firm output, and influencing performance
Partner directly with Principal Owners (POs) and field leaders to improve productivity and business performance, using data, insights, and targeted coaching to drive results Play a central role in firm expansion and strategic initiatives, including supporting merger discussions and evaluating growth opportunities
Act as a key liaison between the Field and Home Office, partnering with key stakeholders with in Client Solutions & Wealth Management, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to address complex business and regulatory matters
Influence and support succession planning across firms to ensure continuity, long-term growth, and leadership bench strength
Serve as a trusted advisor and connector across teams, ensuring alignment and momentum on key initiatives that align to Guardian s and Client Solutions & Wealth Managements overall strategy
Reporting Relationships
As our Western Regional Vice President, you will report to our Head of Principal Owner Development and Growth.
Location
The primary location for this position is remote, however will need to be located in the Western United States.
Travel
Travel is expected to be 50-60% of the time.
Our Promise
At Guardian , you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian ’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian , refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Notice Regarding Guardian ’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
As part of Guardian ’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian ’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at ). At Guardian , we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.
Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian , you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian ’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to , making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian ’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via .
Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.
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