Senior Retirement Service Consultant, Client Services – Retirement

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Client Services Consultant at Ascensus offering retirement plan expertise and client solutions. Coaching teams and managing client relations while securing sensitive data.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus.
  • Provide a high level of consultative client service while communicating and coordinating with clients and partners.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Deliver client retention by anticipating client’s needs, recommending changes or actions.
  • Achieve service level goals, retention and organic growth goals established for each financial partner.
  • Manage day to day schedule for self and team according to client needs and needs of the business.
  • Ensure that our commitments to our clients are met by proactively reviewing the status of assigned plans’ periodic activity.
  • Assess client objectives, needs and behaviors to suggest plan, product or functionality changes to improve results for our clients.
  • Develop ideas for improvement and provide feedback/solutions to plan sponsor and financial professional.
  • Support peers and Manager(s) by handling escalated items/calls from clients.
  • Develop and maintain strong internal relationships across departments and locations.
  • Perform other duties and participate in or lead special projects as assigned.

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);
  • 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 extended hours to meet business needs as required.
  • Strong project management skills.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development