Retirement Services Representative
About The Position
The Group: Morningstar's mission is to create products that help investors achieve their financial goals. For the Retirement group, that means building products and solutions that help employers maximize the value of their workplace retirement plans and put individuals on the path to better retirement outcomes. Retirement is a high-growth area for Morningstar offering a diverse suite of technology and investment-based solutions. Our unique client base includes retirement plan providers, sponsors, advisors, consultants, and participants. The Retirement Services Center within Morningstar Retirement is critical to achieving our mission of helping individuals achieve a better retirement. The Role: We are seeking a motivated and compassionate person with a strong desire to help others. As a Retirement Services Representative, you will respond to inquiries from retirement plan participants who are current or prospective clients of our managed account service, Morningstar Retirement Manager. Your responsibility will be to help individuals navigate our online platform and to promote the value of our personalized savings and investment advice. You will also respond to questions from retirement plan advisors regarding our fiduciary services product, Plan Advantage. As advisors build, review, and manage their own clients’ retirement plan menus, you will provide key guidance and product expertise. This is an ideal position for someone who is eager to enter the retirement industry and passionate about helping investors achieve their long-term goals. It is based in our Chicago office.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong active listening skills with the ability to de-escalate difficult situations.
- Prior experience working in a customer service environment.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Ability to navigate multiple computer programs simultaneously while on a call.
- Proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Proactive and creative thinking skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- College degree or equivalent work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supporting financial products or financial software solutions is a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Responsibilities
- Respond to inbound client inquiries via phone and email.
- Guide clients through the user interfaces of Morningstar Retirement’s multiple products, demonstrating exceptional product knowledge.
- Increase adoption and retention of our managed account service by promoting the value of risk-appropriate portfolios and explaining our methodology in accessible and concise language.
- Provide guidance and support to financial advisors as they utilize Plan Advantage to build and review their clients’ retirement plans.
- Collaborate with our operations team to investigate and resolve issues as they arise, serving as a key point of contact between clients and internal experts.
- Communicate with teammates and team leaders regarding recurrent issues.
- Share customer feedback with management to continuously improve the client experience.
Benefits
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
