Commission Associate

American Equity Investment Life Holding; Phoenix (site) (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Equity Investment Life Holding in Albany, NY seeks a Commission Associate to support a growing network of Registered Representatives. The role focuses on commission data entry, reporting, and client training, with a Mon–Fri schedule 8:30–5:00.

Responsibilities include Excel data entry, coordinating with fund companies, generating reports, and providing web training on commission cycles. Strong Excel, data entry, and communication skills are required, along with FINRA SIE and Series 99

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to pass the FINRA SIE and Series 99 tests.
• Proactive, initiative-taking, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Data entry into Excel and an online commission platform, ensuring accuracy and cross-checking between workbooks and programs.
• Communicate with financial representatives and fund companies to obtain commission information.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate data flow and seamless onboarding of financial representatives.
• Provide commission web training to representatives to explain commission cycles and flow.
• Generate and export reports from the online commission platform, manipulating them in Excel for other departments, reps, and regulators.
• Perform everyday office duties, including scanning commission statements, processing mail, emailing correspondence between departments and financial representatives, and answering phone calls.
• Prepare and handle sensitive financial documents.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Communication skills

FINRA SIE

Series 99

Independent worker

Job description

Overview

Commission Associate – Full Time position (Mon‑Fri, 8:30‑5:00pm) located in Albany, NY. The role supports the growing network of Registered Representatives and manages commission data entry, reporting, and client training.

Responsibilities

• Data entry into Excel and an online commission platform, ensuring accuracy and cross‑checking between workbooks and programs.
• Communicate with financial representatives and fund companies to obtain commission information.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate data flow and seamless onboarding of financial representatives.
• Provide commission web training to representatives to explain commission cycles and flow.
• Generate and export reports from the online commission platform, manipulating them in Excel for other departments, reps, and regulators.
• Perform everyday office duties, including scanning commission statements, processing mail, emailing correspondence between departments and financial representatives, and answering phone calls.
• Prepare and handle sensitive financial documents.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to pass the FINRA SIE and Series 99 tests.
• Proactive, initiative‑taking, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Compensation

Competitive compensation package, salary commensurate with experience. $40,000 per year. Room for advancement and growth within the company.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:30‑5:00pm

Location

In person, Albany, NY. Remote work is not available.

Experience

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ideal For

• Dependable – reliable rather than spontaneous.
• Detail-oriented – focuses on the details of work.
• Deadline-driven.