Ascensus

Senior Retirement Service Consultant

Ascensus

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus.
  • Consistently provide a high level of consultative client service while communicating and coordinating with clients and partners to address issues.
  • Coach and mentor others in all aspects of retirement plan and client relations.
  • Successfully monitor and follow-up on assigned items; includes determining required action for resolution of client issues, documenting and implementing solutions as appropriate.
  • Provide clients and advisors clear and concise communication regarding services, execution and resolution throughout the service cycle.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with dedicated clients and financial professionals.
  • Participates in the management of vendor relationships on behalf of clients and partner.
  • Deliver client retention by anticipating client’s needs.
  • Achieve individual and team goals for service levels, growth and retention for assigned book of business.
  • Assess client objectives, needs and behaviors to suggest plan, product or functionality changes to improve results for our clients.
  • Educate client regarding plan features, product capabilities or Ascensus functionality and process.
  • Develop ideas for improvement and provide feedback/solutions to plan sponsor and financial professional to minimize risk and improve process.
  • Manage day to day schedule for self and team according to client needs and needs of the business.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years direct client experience required, Retirement Services industry experience preferred.
  • Certification or working towards certification (ASPPA, CEBS, etc.) in industry-related studies program preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills, business etiquette, client service skills and time management.
  • Demonstrated professionalism in all aspects of the role.
  • Experience with financial services systems (i.e. recordkeeping, trust, trading); and experience with plan recordkeeping and trust reconciliation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Word and Excel required, Access and PowerPoint preferred.
  • Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of retirement plans, ERISA, DOL and IRS regulations, and plan documents (individually designed and prototype).
  • Ability to work in a team environment to ensure common goal of providing exceptional client service.
  • Ability to work well under pressure with multiple priorities and deadlines in a demanding environment.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
client serviceretirement plan managementproblem resolutiondata handlingplan recordkeepingtrust reconciliationanalytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillstime management
Soft Skills
consultative servicecoachingmentoringrelationship buildingteamworkprofessionalismadaptabilityclient retentionanticipation of client needsfeedback provision
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeASPPACEBS