Chief Growth Officer

Vicus Capital is an independent investment management firm headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania. As a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Vicus Capital partners with wealth managers across the country providing end-clients with elite service and cutting-edge advisory platforms. Summary We are seeking an experienced Chief Growth Officer with deep industry knowledge to help us expand our network of high-performing advisors. This is an exciting opportunity to directly impact our growth trajectory. This role is responsible for growing our market share on two fronts: recruitment of financial advisors (FAs) and pursuit of acquisition opportunities of established firms. Key Responsibilities Demonstrate a deep understanding of our firm’s value proposition, business model, investment philosophy, product offerings, and company culture Articulate our firm’s growth objectives, recruiting and acquisition practices Develop and implement a proactive outreach strategy to target our ideal prospect pool Leverage existing relationships and networks to build a pipeline of qualified candidates including advisors, operations staff, and client service professionals Maintain and expand a strong network of RIA professionals through ongoing relationship-building and industry engagement Identify, build, and maintain relationships - in person and virtually - to attract and recruit FAs and firms looking to sell their business or identify a succession plan for their clients Create and effectively manage a pipeline of prospects in a CRM database Track and provide regular updates on recruiting pipeline Engage prospects throughout the recruitment and/or acquisition process Attend industry conferences and events Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma + 10 years of financial services industry experience Deep understanding of the RIA landscape, roles, regulations, and growth trends Prior recruiting experience within the RIA or wealth management industry Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills Drive & confidence to initiate interactions with prospects Exceptional attention to detail Effectively leverage data & industry technology (CRM systems, lead generation systems) Complete administrative tasks (updating CRM, expense reporting) in a timely manner Travel as needed for the position Full-time salaried position with incentive compensation Flexibility of being remote or hybrid for qualified candidates Health Insurance Group Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Plan with safe harbor employer contribution Paid Time Off Why Join Vicus Capital? Work with a collaborative and values-driven leadership team Opportunity to make a measurable impact on a growing, independent firm Competitive compensation and performance incentives Flexible work environment with potential for remote or hybrid structure #J-18808-Ljbffr