IRA Customer Service Specialist

Ascensus•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The IRA Customer Service Specialist position is accountable for delivering exceptional customer service that exceeds IRA Owner expectations in all contact interactions. This position requires an advanced level of Traditional and Roth IRA knowledge and is primarily responsible for providing front-line call center and operational process support to IRA Owners. The IRA Customer Service Specialist processes applications, verifies documentation, processes distribution requests, rollovers from 401k plans, pulls fees, and replies to IRA owner inquiries.

Requirements

Communicates regularly with both peers and colleagues in other business units.
Demonstrates ability to document procedures that are clear and easy to understand.
Effectively communicates with clients on specific tasks.
Minimal ERISA knowledge or job specific technical knowledge required.
Demonstrates proficiency of assigned tasks underpinning operational function.
Effectively solves problems with direction utilizing resources/procedures for a specific process, with a defined resolution.
Generally focuses and considers details on specific tasks while aware of the identified implications to the entire process associated with the task.
Addresses conflicts within team (direct circle of influence) related to tasks/processes for which they have direct ownership.
Is generally trained/mentored and has the ability to train a fellow associate on specific tasks.
Makes decisions on a participant or plan level transaction based on precedent (assistance may be required).
Generally plans 1-2 days in advance in order to meet specific tasks as defined.
Generally planning for self only and vacation back-up as needed.
Organized so that specific items can consistently be retrieved quickly.
Works most efficiently with a pre-defined schedule or set of existing priorities, but able to be effectively flexible if a situation calls for it.
Needs assistance dealing with conflicting priorities.
Capable of managing individual tasks
Works well independently on specific tasks.
Requires some direction in more complicated or out of the box tasks.
Able to develop and maintain rapport with others, demonstrates inclusiveness and respect for others.
Completes daily work as assigned.
Will seek out opportunities to assist peers with daily volumes.
Independently identify areas of processing that could be improved and acted upon.
Will take on additional departmental responsibilities when assigned.
Knowledge of financial services industry and IRA products
Proficiency with PC’s including Microsoft Office software applications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business is preferred or industry related work experience to commensurate to the position
Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP) a plus

Responsibilities

Provide technical and operational assistance to IRA Owners
Assist all IRA Owners with back-office functions
Interact directly with IRA Owners, answering questions and offer guidance regarding IRA accounts as well as the regulations surrounding them
Process IRA Service Agreements
Data input and verification of all customer information pertaining to the initial application
Process distribution requests correctly and within the service levels defined within partner agreements and operational goals
Scan all data into the optical imaging system
Perform a variety of tasks related to opening, maintaining and closing out IRA accounts
Take initiative to continuously develop skills and industry knowledge to enhance the value of all customer interactions
Recommend and implement continuous improvements to back office processes identified through daily interaction with customers and internal operations teams
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned