Executive Manager – Advice (Leadership Role)
📍 Brisbane (preferred) | Also open to Gold Coast or Perth-based candidates
🕒 Full-time | Hybrid flexibility with occasional interstate travel
About Us
At PictureWealth, we’re on a mission to help Australians create a life they love through better financial advice. With a growing national footprint and a strong culture built on Innovation, Integrity, Community, Positivity and Growth, we’re entering an exciting phase of scale.
We’re now looking for an Executive Manager to lead, inspire and grow our Advice division — a critical leadership role shaping adviser success, client outcomes, and sustainable business performance.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading a high-performing team of Financial Advisers, strengthening adviser relationships, and uplifting advice quality, productivity, and client outcomes.
You’ll partner closely with the Head of Advice and broader leadership team to translate strategy into execution — ensuring advisers are supported, accountable, and operating effectively within a highly regulated environment.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Adviser Relationship Management (Critical Focus)
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Build and maintain trusted, high-impact relationships with Financial Advisers
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Understand adviser business models, motivations, and the pressures of advice delivery
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Act as a key escalation point and trusted partner to support adviser performance and retention
Team Leadership & Development (Critical Focus)
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Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15+ advisers and professionals
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Build a strong performance culture focused on accountability, quality advice, and continuous improvement
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Drive capability uplift through coaching, structured development, and regular feedback
Client Outcomes & Advice Performance
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Lift the quality, consistency, and efficiency of advice delivery
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Support advisers to improve client outcomes, engagement, and long-term value
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Monitor performance across key metrics including productivity, client outcomes, and pipeline health
Business Development & Growth
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Identify and pursue growth opportunities within adviser networks and client segments
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Convert adviser relationships into sustainable commercial outcomes
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Build and maintain a strong pipeline through strategic engagement
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
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Contribute to business-wide strategy and planning
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Translate organisational goals into clear, actionable team plans
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Provide meaningful insights and reporting to senior leadership on KPIs and performance
Technology & Enablement
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Champion the use of technology, automation, and AI to improve adviser efficiency and client experience
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Partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed tools that support scalable advice delivery
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Drive adoption of systems and processes that enhance productivity and compliance
Advice Delivery, Risk & Compliance
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Ensure advice is delivered in line with AFSL obligations and regulatory standards
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Support advisers in meeting best interests duty and compliance requirements
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Manage escalations and complex client or advice matters with professionalism and care
What You Bring
Experience & Capability
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Proven experience leading teams within financial advice or financial services
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Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong adviser relationships
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Experience leading and developing teams of 15+ with a focus on performance and engagement
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Strong business development mindset with a track record of contributing to growth
Industry Knowledge
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Deep understanding of the Australian financial advice landscape, including:
AFSL environment and licensing requirements
Compliance and regulatory obligations
Advice processes and client value proposition
Platforms and product ecosystems
Leadership & Commercial Thinking
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Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into execution
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Strong commercial acumen with data-informed decision making
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Confident communicator with experience influencing senior stakeholders
Integrity & Professional Standards
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Values-driven leader who leads by example
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Strong understanding of ethical obligations, including best interests duty
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Builds trust with advisers, clients, and internal teams
Why Join PictureWealth?
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Be part of a growing, forward-thinking advice business
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Lead a high-impact national team and shape the future of advice delivery
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Work alongside a collaborative and supportive leadership team
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Hybrid flexibility with a focus on trust and outcomes
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Strong focus on culture, wellbeing, and professional growth
- Attractive base salary + super + short-term incentive (STIP)
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a values-driven leader who thrives on building strong adviser relationships, improving client outcomes, and leading teams in a regulated environment — we’d love to hear from you.
