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Retirement Specialist

Employer
Alerus Financial
Location
Minnesota
Salary
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Industry
General
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Summary:

Establish and maintain virtual business relationships with assigned Advisor-based retirement plan clients in order to achieve or exceed client service and retention standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

Job Function 1: Client Service - 60%
  • Manage assigned client relationships (advisor/broker, TPA, wholesaler, plan sponsor, etc.), by working to resolve service issues to ensure client satisfaction/retention.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships and open lines of communication with internal team members and external clients and vendors.
  • Produce and review annual plan data with clients, advisors and wholesalers.
  • Uncover service needs and business development opportunities using active listening and team selling skills.
  • Serve as primary day-to-day contact with external advisors, plan sponsors through external advisors and other external entities associated with external advisor based business.
  • Proactively manage assigned client relationships to achieve or exceed client service satisfaction and retention standards as determined for the National Markets.
  • Utilize industry and investment knowledge including IRS and DOL Regulations, ERISA Compliance and Plan Administration, understanding of financial markets, investment trading platforms and classes, and other knowledge that facilitates client interactions and satisfaction.
  • Assist in conducting retention fee analysis and contribute to fee changes considerations.
  • Produce and review annual report with Advisor to ensure plan compliance and meeting the plan goals and objectives.
  • Assist in preparing and delivering non fiduciary and fiduciary level review for external advisors and plan sponsors.
  • Oversee and facilitate the research and resolution of third party payments and questions (advisor, broker, TPA, wholesaler, etc.).
  • Oversee and facilitate fund amendment process timeline, including fund availability issues and coordinate delivery of supporting documents and enrollment packet materials, if applicable.
  • Oversee and facilitate external fee changes (advisors, TPAs and wholesalers) and assure proper updating of fee schedules, disclosures, and all applicable systems.

Job Function 2: Training - 20%
  • Actively engage in the success of Alerus by promoting and supporting new and ongoing initiatives with positive active team involvement.
  • Employ and share knowledge regarding fiduciary responsibilities and best practices to external advisors, plan sponsors and investment committees.
  • Develop select subject matter expertise to share with Alerus employees.

Job Function 3: Teamwork and Productivity - 20%
  • Provide backup to team members and Sales Consultants for plan sponsor, advisor, TPA and other independent producer.
  • Maintain positive relationships with internal team members and external clients and vendors while providing a high level of service.
  • Manage service team communication and workflow; maintain excellent and timely communication among all involved parties.
  • Resolve workflow issues on team and address issues that cross department lines, using judgment with respect to manager/management involvement and consideration of high level business impact and application.
  • Provide solutions to plan needs by working with administration and underwriting on outstanding issues and/or new features available due to recent legislation or product enhancements.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years of customer service experience preferably in defined contribution industry or financial services company in recordkeeping or administration.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience working with advisors/brokers and third-party vendors preferred.
  • Ability to organize conference calls and host virtual meetings.
  • Strong written/oral communication and organization skills.
  • Strong commitment to customer service.
  • Available to work extra hours to cover peak workloads and other business needs.
  • Ability to prioritize with a high level of commitment to accuracy and detail.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and other related systems.

Personal Characteristics:
  • Demonstrated relational skills such as diplomacy, judgment, decision making and discretion.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking abilities.
  • Initiative, creativity and energetic active engagement in all work responsibilities.
  • Established communication and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated professional business skills and demeanor.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and problem solve complex situations.
  • Disciplined, strong attention to detail, and well organized.
  • Considerate, approachable and professional when collaborating with internal and external parties.

Physical Demands: (must be met with or without a reasonable accommodation)
  • Sitting extended periods of time at a desk.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to key, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to use a personal computer.
  • Extended time is spent reviewing documents, both actual papers or electronic.
  • Must be able to access the community copier/scanner/printer.
  • Periodically, large paper files need to be moved.

This Job Description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position, such as the potential additional duties assigned by the Manager, the requirement for flexibility in helping others, or the highly valued team-oriented approach used for the overall benefit and success of Alerus Financial.

Alerus Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Company

Alerus is a company that will challenge you to be at your best and where your efforts have real, tangible effects. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, forward-thinking, and giving back. And, as a growing company with a presence in markets from New Hampshire to Arizona, we offer a broad range of opportunities for you to travel the career path that matches your abilities, interests, and goals.

What is the current company culture like?

While our footprint spans North Dakota, Minnesota, Arizona, New Hampshire, and Michigan, we still operate like a small company. In other words, every single person on our team matters. Our employees create our culture.

What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have? Each position has their own specific requirements and qualifications. In addition to those, Alerus seeks people who live out our fundamental beliefs every day: do the right thing, cherish people, empower with knowledge, respect everyone, serve with passion, and embrace change.

How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Alerus has a diverse executive and leadership team. Each leader comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge within their field to help their teams succeed. Alerus leaders, including our C*Suite executives, maintain regular communication with employees on company updates and goals.

Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? Alerus has bank and office locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, New Hampshire and Arizona. While we continue to serve our clients in these states we also look to grow our national footprint to best serve clients wherever they may live.

What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying? Alerus is more than just a bank and offers many products for our clients including personal & business banking, mortgages, wealth management and retirement savings. We continue to grow and expand but still maintain and operate with a small business feel. We would not have continued success without our employees and all the hard work they do to serve our clients with passion.

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