Retirement Associate

AllianceBernstein LP•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a NY-based Private Client Retirement Plan Associate that will focus on both servicing Defined Contribution (DC) and Cash Balance (CB) existing and prospective clients. The Associate will work in a team environment supporting both the national small-market DC sales effort and the cash balance plan business for Bernstein Global Wealth Management, a unit of AllianceBernstein. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to assist both DC Financial Advisors in all aspects of client servicing including analyzing financial information to determine investment strategies for plan participants as well as working with all Financial Advisors on account setup procedures for cash balance plans (including coordinating with outside custodians for account setup and coordinating distributions). Bernstein Global Wealth Management offers a full range of investment services designed to help affluent individuals and families preserve and enhance their wealth. Financial Advisors help each of their clients design the best long-term investment plan, keeping them informed on an ongoing basis of our investment strategies and research. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to serving our clients with the highest standards of quality and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or economics with excellence in academics and strong leadership experience.
Proficiency in Word and Excel are required.
Accomplished team players who seek a rigorous and challenging environment for their career development.
Associates are required to take exams and pass within the first nine months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of industry experience is preferred; however, relevant internships with demonstrated achievement will also be considered.
Client-focused and detail-oriented with a strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast paced atmosphere.
Strong analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for Defined Contribution questions that arise within the Private Client Department.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of ERISA regulations and the Defined Contribution industry.
Interact with prospective clients, coordinate responses to RFPs, maintain client management database, distribute research communications and provide sales support to DC Financial Advisors across the country.
Partner with third party Recordkeepers and Administrators to ensure successful plan implementation, participate in regular conference calls between critical parties, gather data and documents from clients for account openings, coordinate asset transfer, and prepare plan enrollment materials.
Open/close accounts, process cash flows, prepare client reports and regular due diligence, provide prudent investment advice to Defined Contribution plan participants; prepare marketing presentations and general troubleshooting in response to client inquiries.