Wealth Management Associate Jobs in New York
Wealth Management Associate jobs in New York represent one of the most active and competitive markets in the country, with demand concentrated in private banking, asset management, and family office services at every level from entry-level through senior associate. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, White Plains, and Stamford-adjacent roles, where firms like Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and UBS maintain large wealth management operations. The most in-demand specialties include high-net-worth client servicing, portfolio operations, and financial planning support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Wealth Leads & Referrals
This job owns the enterprise strategy and long-term operating model for how TIAA generates, routes, and converts leads and referrals across all Wealth & Advice sources and channels. This role sets multi-year direction for the leads and referrals program, shapes how TW&A collaborates with other business lines on growth, and builds the organizational capability needed to scale the function over time. This role negotiates alignment with senior stakeholders and channel owners across the enterprise, exercises significant judgment in anticipating shifts in client behavior and channel economics, and is accountable for the performance of a team.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Establishes the enterprise strategy and multi-year roadmap for leads and referrals across all TIAA sources and channels, anticipating market and business shifts that will shape future program direction
- Designs and governs the operating model for the program, including decision rights, escalation paths, and performance standards, ensuring alignment with senior stakeholders across the enterprise
- Negotiates goals, metrics, SLAs, and handoff standards with channel owners and business unit leaders, holding partners accountable through ongoing governance
- Directs enterprise-level assessment of channel capacity and long-term frameworks for optimizing lead and referral volume, flow, and quality
- Partners with Solutions Design and Technology leadership to define and prioritize the multi-year capability and investment roadmap supporting the program
- Manages a team, setting staffing strategy and long-term organizational design for the function
- Builds leadership bench strength through structured development and succession planning, and fosters a culture of engagement and accountability across the team
Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 10+ Years Required
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
11PL
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Wealth Leads & Referrals Leader is responsible for establishing and operationalizing the TIAA leads and referrals program across all sources and channels. The role will be responsible for developing supporting capabilities to optimize the program and partner with senior stakeholders and channel owners to drive success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews current leads and referrals processes across TIAA and develop an enterprise strategy and program to support TIAA Wealth & Advice (TW&A) growth aspirations
- Designs and operationalizes new program structure and processes, and ensures alignment with key stakeholders
- Partners with stakeholders to define and gain alignment on core elements, e.g. goals, metrics, SLAs, handoffs
- Works with channel owners and other partners to assess channel capacity and manage optimal leads / referrals volume, flows, quality
- Partners with Solutions Design and Technology to define required capabilities
- Manages performance of direct reports through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure high performance
- Creates a culture of engagement, motivation and development of the team
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years’ wealth management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-09-19 Base Pay Range: $240,000/yr - $290,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
Our Culture of Impact
At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary .
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page , and you can read more about your rights and view government notices.
Accessibility Support
TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:
Phone: (800) 842-2755
Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.org
Drug and Smoking Policy
TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.
Wealth Leads & Referrals
This job owns the enterprise strategy and long-term operating model for how TIAA generates, routes, and converts leads and referrals across all Wealth & Advice sources and channels. This role sets multi-year direction for the leads and referrals program, shapes how TW&A collaborates with other business lines on growth, and builds the organizational capability needed to scale the function over time. This role negotiates alignment with senior stakeholders and channel owners across the enterprise, exercises significant judgment in anticipating shifts in client behavior and channel economics, and is accountable for the performance of a team.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Establishes the enterprise strategy and multi-year roadmap for leads and referrals across all TIAA sources and channels, anticipating market and business shifts that will shape future program direction
- Designs and governs the operating model for the program, including decision rights, escalation paths, and performance standards, ensuring alignment with senior stakeholders across the enterprise
- Negotiates goals, metrics, SLAs, and handoff standards with channel owners and business unit leaders, holding partners accountable through ongoing governance
- Directs enterprise-level assessment of channel capacity and long-term frameworks for optimizing lead and referral volume, flow, and quality
- Partners with Solutions Design and Technology leadership to define and prioritize the multi-year capability and investment roadmap supporting the program
- Manages a team, setting staffing strategy and long-term organizational design for the function
- Builds leadership bench strength through structured development and succession planning, and fosters a culture of engagement and accountability across the team
Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 10+ Years Required
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
11PL
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Wealth Leads & Referrals Leader is responsible for establishing and operationalizing the TIAA leads and referrals program across all sources and channels. The role will be responsible for developing supporting capabilities to optimize the program and partner with senior stakeholders and channel owners to drive success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews current leads and referrals processes across TIAA and develop an enterprise strategy and program to support TIAA Wealth & Advice (TW&A) growth aspirations
- Designs and operationalizes new program structure and processes, and ensures alignment with key stakeholders
- Partners with stakeholders to define and gain alignment on core elements, e.g. goals, metrics, SLAs, handoffs
- Works with channel owners and other partners to assess channel capacity and manage optimal leads / referrals volume, flows, quality
- Partners with Solutions Design and Technology to define required capabilities
- Manages performance of direct reports through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure high performance
- Creates a culture of engagement, motivation and development of the team
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years’ wealth management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-09-19 Base Pay Range: $240,000/yr - $290,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
Our Culture of Impact
At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary .
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page , and you can read more about your rights and view government notices.
Accessibility Support
TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:
Phone: (800) 842-2755
Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.org
Drug and Smoking Policy
TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Wealth Management Associate Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase54
- Goldman Sachs29
- Wealthbridge Financial7
- Morgan Stanley6
- EY5
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Banking & Financial Services
- Fintech
- Insurance
- Law & Legal Services
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in wealth management associate jobs across New York.
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses required or must be obtained within 90 days
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a closely related field
- One to three years of experience in wealth management, brokerage, or financial services
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and financial planning software such as Salesforce or eMoney
- Strong client communication skills with experience supporting high-net-worth relationships
- CFP candidacy or progress toward Certified Financial Planner designation preferred
Wealth Management Associate Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a wealth management associate in New York?
Most wealth management associates in New York start with a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or business and then obtain FINRA licensing, typically the Series 7 and Series 66, which are required by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and registered through the Central Registration Depository. New York does not impose a separate state-level wealth management license, but brokers must also register with the New York State Department of Financial Services. Earning a CFP designation strengthens competitiveness significantly.
How much do wealth management associates make in New York?
Wealth management associates in New York earn a median of about $166,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,190 for the lowest 10% to over $427,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire wealth management associates in New York?
Employers hiring wealth management associates in New York right now include JPMorganChase, Goldman Sachs, and Wealthbridge Financial, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York City's concentration of global banks, independent registered investment advisors, and family offices makes it one of the deepest hiring pools for this role in the country.
Which New York cities have the most wealth management associate jobs?
The cities with the most wealth management associate openings in New York are New York, Albany, and Monroe. New York City dominates because it is home to the headquarters and flagship offices of the country's largest banks, wirehouses, and independent advisory firms, while suburban markets like White Plains attract regional wealth management operations serving affluent Westchester and Connecticut clients.
Are there remote wealth management associate jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because the role often requires in-person client interaction and collaboration with licensed advisors. About 61% of wealth management associate openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most flexibility concentrated in back-office and portfolio operations functions rather than client-facing positions.
How can I get hired as a wealth management associate in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a financial services analyst or client service associate role at a New York wirehouse or regional bank, which provides on-the-job FINRA exam sponsorship and direct exposure to wealth management workflows. Firms like Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase run formal new-associate programs in New York that onboard candidates without direct experience. Completing the Series 7 exam before applying, even without a sponsoring employer, demonstrates initiative and shortens the time to first placement.
Where can I find and apply to wealth management associate jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to wealth management associate jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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