Hiring: Head of Firm Growth Company: Guardian Life Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 07:43:24 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •8-10 years of leadership experience in financial services distribution, wealth management, insurance distribution, or related entrepreneurial business environments •10 years of leadership experience in financial services distribution, wealth management, insurance distribution, or related entrepreneurial business environments Required Skills: •Firm Assessment, Insights & Business Planning •Build out a consultative framework to guide firm assessment and business planning, adding value as firms evaluate their businesses and design their growth strategy •Design a point of view on firm infrastructure necessary to support growth and develop programs to drive the implementation of these models •Develop structure for team to monitor firm progress and adapt support as firm needs evolve. •Field Leadership Development & Succession Planning •Build the field leadership pipeline by shaping development strategies for current and future firm leaders necessary to support firm growth and longevity •Advance succession readiness through partnership with regional and firm leadership. •Influence the channel’s long-term leadership profile through collaboration on external talent strategy. Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of distribution strategy, firm economics, recruiting dynamics, succession planning, and business growth drivers •Proven ability to influence senior executives and lead through complexity in an entrepreneurial environment •Exceptional strategic, analytical, communication, and organizational leadership skills •Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!