Advisor Advice Solutions & Partnerships Director

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This role is a strategic, client-first leader within Advisory Services, responsible for shaping Advisor Managed Accounts' (AMA) product direction, strengthening advisor and consultant partnerships, and driving measurable growth. This role balances external engagement with advisors and intermediaries with internal product ownership, ensuring AMA remains a differentiated, scalable, and trusted advice solution. By serving as the voice of the client and collaborating with product, sales, and distribution teams, the Director advances Empower’s position in the managed accounts marketplace. 

What you will do: 

• Build and manage a forward-looking AMA pipeline across partner firms and intermediary channels

• Develop and maintain AMA scorecards measuring penetration, adoption, satisfaction, and revenue growth. Lead high-touch strategic discussions with consultants and advisors to expand penetration 

• Negotiate partnership terms and optimize performance in collaboration with distribution partners

• Track competitive landscape trends to inform AMA’s market positioning and strategy. Differentiate AMA offerings relative to other advice solutions to strengthen competitive positioning 

• Act as the primary liaison between field feedback and product development to influence roadmap priorities

• Ensure fee structures, disclosures, and operational processes remain competitive, compliant, and scalable 

• Drive continuous improvement through advisor/consultant engagement, competitor analysis, and outcome-based insights 

• Serve as a senior leader for advisor and intermediary relationships, aligning AMA with firm and participant goals 

• Deliver consultative insights and storytelling to drive adoption, engagement, and satisfaction 

• Collaborate across Product, Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Investments, and Relationship Management to ensure alignment and delivery. Partner with onboarding and operations teams to ensure seamless implementation and ongoing service

• Lead and mentor a team responsible for advisor enablement and intermediary partnerships

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 10–15 years of experience in institutional asset management, managed accounts, or advisor platform strategy with 3-5 years of leadership or people management experience

• FINRA Series 65 required within corporate-established timelines. Must successfully complete required FINRA fingerprinting

• Deep expertise in managed account structures and intermediary/consultant markets

• Proven track record of shaping product strategy and influencing roadmap execution

• Strong financial acumen with experience evaluating fee models, disclosures, and product economics

• Skilled in pipeline management, scorecard development, and translating insights into business actions.

What will set you apart:

• MBA, CFA®, CIMA®, or equivalent advanced designation preferred