Director, Financial Wellness – Retirement Education

Mariner

Director of Financial Wellness & Retirement Education enhancing financial literacy and participant engagement for retirement plans at Mariner. Collaborating with clients to deliver edukative initiatives and strategic support.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial services, particularly in retirement plans and personal financial planning, while effectively engaging participants through educational initiatives and personalized guidance. Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

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Expert Knowledge Of Qualified Retirement PlansFinancial Wellness GuidanceParticipant Engagement StrategiesEducational Initiative LeadershipWealth Management Coordination

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Hard Skills

Financial EducationInvestment PrinciplesLong-Term Financial PlanningBudgetingInsurance KnowledgeTax AwarenessRetirement Plan UtilizationClient Relationship ManagementFinancial Concept TranslationConsultation Skills

Soft Skills

Exceptional Service ExecutionResponsivenessMulti-Priority ManagementEngagement With Diverse AudiencesCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRetirement PlansParticipant EducationWealth ManagementFinancial WellnessClient Review MeetingsGrowth InitiativesStakeholder PartnershipWebinarsWorkshops

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary for assigned retirement plans, participants, and client relationships by delivering ongoing financial education and support.
Partner with internal stakeholders, consultants, and employer groups to design and execute initiatives improving participant engagement and plan utilization.
Facilitate educational group meetings and one-on-one sessions, including webinars, workshops, enrollment meetings, and consultations on retirement, investing, budgeting, and financial wellness.
Provide broad-based financial guidance, helping individuals evaluate options concerning investments, insurance, tax awareness, and long-term financial planning.
Identify participant needs requiring specialized support and coordinate referrals to Mariner’s wealth management or advisory professionals.
Translate financial concepts into actionable recommendations to build participants’ financial confidence and support their personal goals.
Participate in client review meetings, presentations for prospective clients, and growth initiatives aligned with Mariner’s retirement and wealth objectives.
Deliver exceptional service execution, responsiveness, and follow-through while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, communications, marketing, or a related discipline preferred
Minimum of ten years of experience in financial services, retirement plans, participant education, or wealth management
Expert knowledge of qualified retirement plans, investment principles, and personal financial planning concepts
Demonstrated ability to lead educational initiatives and engage diverse audiences
Proven track record of executing strategies that drive participant engagement and improve plan outcomes
Ability to provide guidance across financial wellness topics and confidently refer to internal experts when needed
Willingness and availability to travel 75% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance
Opportunities for progressive professional growth
Commitment to giving back to the community