Senior Consultant

HUB International • Pasadena, CA

5d • $155,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Senior Consultant is a key resource to governmental and corporate clients seeking expert guidance on employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 457(b), 401(a), 401(k), 403(b), and HRA/RMS plans. The role supports the sales team and collaborates with clients to develop and implement plan strategies and designs aligned with client goals and regulatory requirements. The Senior Consultant serves as a primary point of contact for assigned plan sponsors, presents recommendations, and works with colleagues to deliver a high-quality client experience.

The role includes consulting on plan strategy and design; auditing and reviewing plan documents, provisions, fees, investments, and service agreements; advising on plan options and regulatory matters; and supporting plan conversions, reviews, fund changes, and participant education. It also includes resolving escalated service requests, presenting analyses and recommendations, supporting sales and prospect presentations, guiding team members, and maintaining compliance and accurate client documentation.

HUB offers structured training, licensing support, and ongoing development opportunities. Benefits and programs vary based on employment status, role, location, and eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or ten years of relevant experience.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with people at all organizational levels, internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of ERISA and public sector plan law.
• Demonstrated experience with RFPs, plan conversions, and audits.
• Demonstrated experience describing plan types and provisions in detail to plan sponsors.
• Demonstrated experience supporting plan participants with questions and resolving plan issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally by car, plane, and/or train.

Nice To Haves

• Series 65, or Series 7 and Series 66 together, for investment adviser representative (IAR) qualification.
• Experience with a CRM platform.

Responsibilities

• Consult on retirement plan strategy and design.
• Conduct audits of plan documents, provisions, fees, and investment menus.
• Review and comment on plan documents and service agreements.
• Research and advise on fixed accounts, stable value funds, and similar plan options.
• Participate in plan conversions, including periodic meetings, custom communications, and participant education.
• Conduct recordkeeper RFPs on behalf of clients.
• Conduct plan reviews and support plan review, fund change, and mapping processes as needed.
• Advise clients on the legal and regulatory environment and its impact on their plans or benefits.
• Resolve escalated plan and participant service requests.
• Present plan analyses, recommendations, and updates to plan sponsors, committees, and City Councils as needed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned plan sponsors and build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Prepare for and lead client meetings, and follow up on action items in a timely manner.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively communicate plan, legislative, and regulatory updates.
• Support the sales team by preparing proposals, presentations, and responses to prospect inquiries.
• Participate in prospect meetings and finalist presentations as needed.
• Guide and review team members’ client deliverables and plan conversions.
• Coordinate participant education, enrollment, and conversion tasks.
• Operate within the RIA’s compliance program and follow its policies and procedures.
• Provide general regulatory and plan-design guidance and refer legal questions to qualified legal counsel.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client communications, recommendations, and meeting notes.
• Protect confidential client and participant information.

Benefits

• Structured training, licensing support, and ongoing development opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings matching.
• Company-paid life and disability plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellbeing program designed to support work/life balance.
• Collaborative, high-performing culture with community impact through HUB Gives and room for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior