Client Retention Consultant-1

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America seeks a Client Outreach Retention Consultant in Dallas, TX to engage clients considering transfers and educate on investment options, partnering with NCC and advisory teams. The role focuses on resolving questions and recommending suitable solutions within a client-centric framework.

Initial training covers TIAA products; the position transitions to salaried status after training with potential for incentive participation based on performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in client outreach or advisory support.
• FINRA registrations (Series 6/7; Series 63) and Life and Health Insurance license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Addresses client questions, assesses client financial needs, educates on product benefits, and provides appropriate solutions while advocating for the organization’s products and services.
• Receives inbound call transfers from the NCC of clients at risk of leaving or interested in learning about advisory services.
• Performs outreach calls to retention clients adhering to service level agreements.
• Refer clients to the most appropriate advised solution based on complexity and need for engagement and retention.
• Communicates and educates internal partners on process updates and cross-training.
• Participates in proactive outreach campaigns and pilot programs as necessary.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Collaboration

Consultative Communication

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Due Diligence

Retirement Planning

Sales

Education

University (Degree) Preferred

Job description

Dallas, TX, USA

Full time

R260700568

Client Outreach Retention Consultant

The Client Outreach Retention Consultant works with clients who have indicated intent to transfer funds from the organization for purposes other than income. Under general supervision, this job works in partnership with the organization’s National Contact Center (NCC) and advisory business partners and is responsible for resolving client questions, educating clients regarding investment options and requirements, facilitating transfers, and positioning the organization’s solutions when appropriate.

During your initial period of employment, you will receive training on TIAA's products and the role will be non-exempt - meaning you will be paid on an hourly basis and eligible for overtime pay. After the training period has concluded, based on the client-facing duties of the position, the role will be exempt and you will be paid on a salaried basis at the same rate (i.e., your weekly salary will be equal to your hourly rate multiplied by 40) and you will no longer be eligible for overtime pay.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Addresses client questions, assesses the client's financial needs, educates on relevant product benefits and provides appropriate solutions while advocating for the organization’s products and services.




• Receives inbound call transfers from the NCC of clients that are at risk of leaving and/or clients interested in learning more about and engaging with the organization’s advisory services.




• Performs outreach calls to identified retention clients while adhering to stated service level agreements.




• Refers clients to the most appropriate advised solution based on client complexity and need for engagement, advice and retention.




• Communicates and educates internal business partners on process updates and cross training.




• Participates in proactive outreach campaigns and/or pilot programs, as necessary.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred

FINRA Registrations

• SRC Indicator: Series 6 or 7; Series 63

Licenses and Certifications

• Life and Health Insurance License (National) - Multiple Issuers required within 120 Days

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

6IC

Related Skills

Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Consultative Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Due Diligence, Practice Management Strategy, Prioritizes Effectively, Quantitative Analysis, Retirement Planning Selling, Sales, TIAA Products/Services Acumen, Wealth Management

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-10-09

Base Pay Range: $71,800/yr - $77,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we’re a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we’re not just another legacy financial services firm. We’re fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we’re on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen’s entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways - because when our people succeed, our impact on clients’ lives grows stronger.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well‑being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well‑being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well‑being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .

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TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not‑for‑profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well‑being.

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