Guardian Life Insurance

High Net Worth Consultant

Guardian Life Insurance$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8–10 years of experience in financial sales with a focus on territory management and product sales.
  • Proven ability to engage and partner with top financial advisors on complex sales strategies.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working with marketing, product, and sales teams without direct reports.
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership and managing performance metrics tied to sales outcomes.
  • Willing to travel extensively and based in New York City; hybrid role with three in-office days per week.
  • Preferred understanding of insurance distribution and experience with internal sales dynamics.
  • Securities licenses (Series 7, 63, 65) and other credentials (such as CIMA) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Drive growth among existing and new advisors through targeted sales presentations and tailored solutions.
  • Translate complex investment strategies into compelling, advisor-ready sales narratives.
  • Design and execute sales campaigns that target qualified opportunities and assess asset flow outcomes.
  • Manage high-touch advisor coverage through both in-person and virtual engagement to maximize sales.
  • Own the intake and governance process for large-case proposals, ensuring efficient review and qualification workflows.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop a holistic framework for growing alternatives adoption among advisors.
  • Launch and drive adoption of an OCIO/HNW platform by training advisors and facilitating case executions.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with three days in-office and significant travel opportunities.
  • Access to premium training and development resources in the wealth management sector.
  • Opportunity to engage directly with high-net-worth clients and advisors.
  • Exposure to a strategic role that combines both sales leadership and operational management.
  • Potential for professional growth in a dynamic, impactful financial environment.
Full Job Description

Guardian is seeking a High Net Worth (HNW) Consultant to help grow advisor and firm engagement across the High Net Worth platform. In this individual contributor sales role, you will partner with Wealth Management Consultants and internal teams to identify opportunities, support complex cases, and convert advisor interest into funded assets and measurable product adoption. You will translate complex strategies across managed accounts, alternative investments, structured notes, and lending into clear advisor- and client-ready sales narratives. This is an opportunity to combine consultative selling, strong relationship management, and disciplined pipeline execution to accelerate growth across assigned territories.

You are

A consultative, advisor-facing sales professional who can build trust quickly, simplify complex solutions, and move opportunities from discovery to execution. You are comfortable engaging advisors and firms through both targeted campaigns and proactive book-of-business reviews, and you know how to prioritize the highest-impact opportunities. You bring strong follow-through, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate across internal partners to support large and complex client needs.

You will
  • Drive new and existing advisor and firm growth through sales presentations, discovery, solutioning, and opportunity development tied to production goals.

  • Execute targeted sales campaigns and proactive advisor outreach to generate qualified opportunities, improve conversion, and increase measurable asset flows.

  • Support large-case opportunities by helping advisors qualify client needs, prepare submissions, coordinate internal input, and move opportunities through the sales process.

  • Increase advisor adoption of High Net Worth platform capabilities, alternative investments, structured notes, lending solutions, and managed account proposals through education, positioning, case sourcing, and follow-through to close.

  • Maintain disciplined sales activity, pipeline tracking, advisor and firm follow-up, and performance reporting to improve repeatability and support revenue growth.

You have

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in advisor-facing sales, business development, or consultative relationship management within wealth management, investments, insurance, lending, or High Net Worth solutions.

  • Ability to translate complex investment, lending, and planning concepts into practical advisor- and client-ready positioning.

  • Experience supporting sales opportunities from discovery and qualification through proposal, follow-up, and close.

  • Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with sales, product, portfolio, advanced markets, large-case, or other internal teams to execute on client and advisor needs.

  • Strong pipeline discipline, including tracking sales activity, opportunity movement, follow-up, conversion outcomes, and product adoption metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with alternative investments, structured notes, managed account proposals, lending solutions, or High Net Worth platform capabilities.

  • Experience working directly with financial advisors, firms, or territory-based sales teams.

  • Comfort leading in-person and virtual advisor engagement, including sales presentations, education sessions, meeting preparation, and follow-up.

  • Ability to identify segmented client opportunities through advisor book reviews, campaign activity, and firm-level relationship development.

Travel
  • 75% Travel

  • This role uses a high-touch coverage model that includes in-person travel and virtual engagement to grow production, deepen advisor and firm relationships, and move priority opportunities to close. Insert expected travel percentage when confirmed.

About Guardian Life Insurance

Guardian Life Insurance Careers

Join the Guardian Life Insurance team today and be part of a company that values growth, leadership, and innovation. As a leading provider in the insurance industry, Guardian Life Insurance offers a wealth of job opportunities that empower you to shape your future and strengthen your professional skills. Work You’ll Do At Guardian Life Insurance, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team of experts dedicated to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients. Our culture thrives on inclusivity and the shared ambition of our team members to drive positive change in the insurance sector. Explore a variety of career paths in areas ranging from customer service to financial advisement, each offering the potential to engage with transformative projects that impact lives. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, designed to enhance your skills and advance your career. Innovative Work Guardian Life Insurance is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology and personalized service. Join us and contribute to initiatives that redefine industry standards and lead to more predictive and personalized customer experiences. Be Part of a Great Team Our team at Guardian Life Insurance is our strongest asset. We foster an environment where creativity and effectiveness are encouraged, making it a perfect place for those who seek to innovate and excel in their careers. With a focus on nurturing talent, we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive salaries, and a supportive atmosphere that advocates work-life balance. Future-Proof Your Career With Guardian Life Insurance, your career is future-proof. Dive into a range of employment opportunities that not only align with your current skills but also challenge you to grow and expand your capabilities. Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or even leadership roles, Guardian Life Insurance is committed to helping you find the right path. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities waiting for you at Guardian Life Insurance. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and ready to contribute to our mission. Search open positions that match your skills and interests, and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with the latest career tips, industry insights, and company news—all from the professionals who make Guardian Life Insurance a leader in the insurance industry. Our careers blog provides valuable information to help you prepare for your next interview, polish your resume, and enhance your networking abilities. Job Alert Emails Customize your experience by subscribing to job alerts and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Guardian Life Insurance, and see how you can contribute to our legacy of excellence and innovation. Join Guardian Life Insurance today and be part of a company that’s dedicated to your career growth and professional development.
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