Financial Coach

Empower; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer time

BRGs

Casual dress

Job summary

Empower is seeking a Financial Coach to service workplace participants with education, advice, and wellness conversations around financial planning and investments. The role supports inbound and outbound interactions, uses Empower’s planning tools, and aims to grow assets while maintaining high service standards.

Applicants should have FINRA registrations and a degree, and be prepared for a Monday–Friday schedule in US time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional work.
• FINRA 7 and 66 registrations required within corporate-established timelines.
• FINRA fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Primarily focuses on education, advice, and wellness conversations to help participants choose appropriate financial planning and investment options.
• Works with participants enrolled in in-plan managed account offerings at times of high volumes.
• Uses online planning tools and conversation guides to enhance conversations and experiences.
• Provides direct advice using Empower’s proprietary financial planning tools and helps customers adopt solutions in their best interests.
• Primarily manages inbound queues and appointments to ensure critical service timeframes and customer experiences; comfortable making outbound calls as needed.
• Adheres to compliance/risk procedures and focuses on the participant’s best interest.
• Identifies opportunities to contract additional client assets while providing retirement planning discussions; analyzes trends to maximize service quality and assets under management.
• Meets monthly performance expectations and participates in coaching to achieve goals.
• Advances career through internal development opportunities.
• Provides direct advice using Empower’s proprietary tools.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Inbound/outbound calls

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

The Financial Coach is responsible for servicing Empower’s workplace participants in investment and financial wellness needs. They impact Empower’s key growth initiatives including client retention, lifetime value of a customer, net promoter score, and asset consolidation/growth.

Candidates must be available to work the following Monday - Friday schedule for their location (actual schedule will be determined by business need):

• Eastern Time (ET): 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

• Central Time (CT): 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Mountain Time (MT): 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

What you will do:

• Primarily focuses on education, advice, and wellness conversations to help them choose appropriate financial planning and investment options.
• Works with participants enrolled in in-plan managed account offerings at times of high volumes.
• Uses online planning tools and conversation guides to enhance conversations and experiences.
• Provides direct advice using Empower’s proprietary financial planning tools and helps customers adopt solutions in their best interests.
• Primarily manages inbound queues and appointments to ensure critical service timeframes and customer experiences. Is comfortable making outbound calls as needed.
• Adheres to compliance/risk procedures and exhibits detailed attention to policy and procedures by focusing on the participant’s best interest.
• Identifies, executes and follows up on opportunities to contract additional client assets while providing client retirement planning discussions. Identifies trends and determines proactive solutions to maximize service quality and increase assets under management.
• Meet monthly performance expectations and implement coaching to achieve goals.
• Advance your career through internal development opportunities.
• Provides direct advice using Empower’s proprietary tools.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional work.
• FINRA 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) registrations required within corporate-established timelines.
• FINRA fingerprinting required.

What will set you apart:

• Demonstrated success in performance roles or other similar experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and ability to handle stressful situations and customer interactions consistently.
• Consultative skills to understand needs and present customer-focused solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and ability to learn new technology systems.
• Suitable at-home space to focus on work and be on camera in meetings.
• Previous experience in inbound and outbound phone roles.
• Normal office environment with majority of time spent working on computer and communicating by phone.
• Limited, infrequent travel may be required.

Normal Office Working Conditions

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

What we offer you

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$58,500.00 - $72,000.00

Equal opportunity employer Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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