Retirement Plan Advisor

Empower•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. The Retirement Plan Advisor assists individuals in achieving a successful retirement and planning their financial future through group and individual presentations to new and existing defined contribution 401(k)/(a), 403(b), and/or Government 457 plan participants across all plan sizes. This role uses data-driven, analytical thinking to lead impactful conversations with participants, meets client service level agreements and achieves annual targets as assigned. This position will also assist the Relationship Management team in effectively establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders within the territory assigned. This Retirement Plan Advisor will work with a major public employer in the Houston area. The Retirement Plan Advisor must be based in this territory with the ability to travel regionally within Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree
3 – 5 years relevant financial services experience
Strong presentation skills required
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams required
Strategic thinker who can work independently required
Strong relationship building and territory management skills required
FINRA Series 6, 63, 65 registrations required within established timeline; current FINRA registrations strongly preferred
FINRA fingerprinting required upon hire
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Salesforce preferred
Working knowledge of building blocks for successful retirement planning preferred
Basic understanding of defined contribution plans preferred
Practical experience providing high-level, consultative client interactions preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct Retirement Readiness Reviews, as well as other individual meetings and group presentations, with targeted participants using consultative expertise to improve retirement outcomes
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders for each location within assigned territory or for assigned employer-sponsored plans
Conduct one-on-one virtual and on-site group meeting by using various technologies in a professional manner
Manage meeting schedule, including travel booking
Create and execute dynamic business plans and tactics to drive positive retirement income objectives for participants
Document interactions in Salesforce and collect required information to adhere to guidelines for regulatory compliance
Achieve plan level and individual goals to help achieve service level agreements and business results
Participate in client meetings, sales finals, or other external meetings as needed
Work collaboratively across internal service and management teams to improve effectiveness

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Base Salary Range $72,200.00 - $101,975.00
The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed.
Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance.
Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace
For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption.
You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet.
Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided.
You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.