Compliance Servicing Specialist

Ascensus; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus, based in the United States, is seeking a Compliance Servicing Specialist to provide front-line call center and operations support on IRA, HSA and ESA compliance issues. The role requires quick mastery of complex rules and Ascensus procedures, with extensive initial training to build knowledge.

You will answer inbound calls, protect confidential data, and contribute to cross-selling Ascensus products while upholding Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related work experience.
• Call center experience preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of financial services industry, especially credit unions and banks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Protect and securely handle confidential data to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Demonstrate our core values and support organizational culture on a day-to-day basis.
• Answer inbound calls providing compliance and operational assistance for IRA, HSA, ESA and other accounts.
• Process death claims and related forms for deceased account owners.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell Ascensus products when appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Listening

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Section 1: Position Summary

The Compliance Servicing Specialist position is primarily responsible for providing front-line call center and operational process support to financial institutions such as credit unions, banks, and Ascensus staff. The nature of the support provided is typically on Individual Retirement Account (IRA), Coverdell Educational Savings Account (ESA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) compliance issues, regulations and operating procedures. This position requires that the specialist becomes proficient in their knowledge of complex compliance issues and the use of several operating systems. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of IRS rules and regulations and Ascensus operational processes. The specialist is also responsible to promote the expansion of Ascensus products in the marketplace where appropriate. Extensive training is provided up front and is intended to assist in the process of learning the role and strengthening the knowledge base of the candidate.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Answer inbound phone calls from our clients to provide compliance and operational assistance related to IRA, HSA, ESA and other account types as necessary.
• Process death claims and miscellaneous forms related to the death claim process for our client’s deceased IRA, HSA or ESA account owners.
• Take advantage of opportunities to identify and cross-sell other Ascensus products – Maintain basic knowledge of all products and services offered throughout Ascensus, and any new products introduced within the market place that would benefit our clients.

Supervision

• N/A

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or a trade-off in related work experience
• Previous experience in a call center environment preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Previous knowledge of financial services industry specifically related to financial organizations such as Credit Unions and Banks
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Proven ability to use effective listening and problem solving skills

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