Job Summary:

This role leads and owns the Seattle market with entrepreneurial autonomy to set and execute a growth strategy, drive client retention across segments, build and develop a high-performing team and winning culture, and contribute as a key member of the firm’s 20-person national Managing Partner group.

Serving as the face of the firm in the market, the Managing Partner is accountable for personal production, team success, and broader firm impact—contributing to strategic initiatives, cultivating future leaders, and advancing Mercer’s long-term growth objectives. This role is ideal for a seasoned advisor-leader who thrives at the intersection of client excellence, sales leadership, and talent development.

The Managing Partner, Market Leader embodies the firm’s player/coach philosophy. This role combines hands-on client advisory and business development responsibilities with the leadership and development of a high-performing wealth management team. As both a producer and a people leader, the Managing Partner drives organic growth by acquiring new clients, deepening key relationships, and coaching advisors to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Essential Job Functions for this role include:

• Design and execute on growth strategies that drive sustainable new-client acquisition with a client-centric advisory model – including identifying new sales opportunities, expanding referral pipelines, and building scalable growth mechanisms that align with the firm’s strategy.
• Organize and mentor Wealth Management team in the region, including regularly scheduled regional meetings, office meetings, or meetings by role. Work side by side with advisor team members to deliver client outcomes and provide feedback, coaching and leadership to ensure strong client satisfaction and retention.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent by building a high-performance team culture that enables individual growth and long-term market success.
• Collaborate with dedicated client development professionals to lead the buildout of the market through custodial referral channels, centers of influence, events, and marketing strategies.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory policies as well as company standards of client care.
• Help identify and lead the cultural integration of acquired wealth management practices.
• Act as a fiduciary, placing client interests and outcomes first.
• Manage region for efficient utilization of resources, staffing, operating margins and workflows.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related), Master’s degree a plus

Experience:

• 15+ years of job-related experience

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation required. In lieu of the CFP, the following certifications may be acceptable: Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Investment Consultant (CIC).
• Series 65 required, unless any of the above designations qualify for an exemption in the applicable state(s)

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of the industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
• Superior communication skills, with the ability to effectively present investment, finance, and tax planning solutions to clients
• Advanced knowledge of the economic landscape/general understanding of impact on the Firm and clients
• Experience utilizing financial planning software
• Expert at collaboration and willing to help others
• Sales aptitude and experience is preferred
• An entrepreneurial spirit and growth-mindset, with a positive attitude that contributes to a positive work environment

· Strong core understanding of our investments and ISG, along with the ability to perform asset allocation and analysis for portfolio reviews

• Comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required for client meetings, company training, etc.

Work Schedule:

This professional role requires availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Working Conditions:

Hybrid Schedule with a combination of remote and office work in a professional office environment, daytime hours, working inside, standing, and sitting, will be assigned to a workstation, no heavy lifting over 20 lbs.