Southwest Securities, Inc., a member of the NASD and SIPC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the SWS Group, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "SWS". Southwest Securities is a brokerage firm, which provides a home for Financial Advisors. We offer and support a broad range of customer services, including self directed IRA accounts, research recommendations, and trust and money management services.

Responsible for all phases of recruiting financial advisors (business development, client service, research, search process, qualification of candidates, closing, etc.)

Generation and maintenance of a pipeline of business through establishing strong relationships with financial advisors

Performing market research to focus business development efforts on targeted companies/industries/geographies

Identification of qualified and interested candidates through extensive research, direct recruiting, and referrals

Contact all appropriate candidates for a particular search by phone and/or e-mail to gauge qualifications and interest

Determination of candidates qualifications through personal interviews and reference checks

Build and manage database of candidates and own personal network

BA/BS required

Excellent communication and time management skills

Experience with direct recruiting and network/database building

Ability to interact effectively with senior-level executives as clients and candidates 

Broad range of advanced business experience crossing various industries

3+ years of executive recruiting experience or 7+ years of finance/accounting experience

Extensive background in business development and relationship building

Knowledge and ability to relate to finance/accounting candidates at the executive level

Should be highly organized and committed to process-driven environment

Should have entrepreneurial drive and be independent and self-motivated

Must possess highest degree of integrity and ethics