Manager

Ascensus; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus Consulting is seeking a Manager to oversee a staff of Consultants and Assistants delivering excellent client service to plan sponsors, brokers/agents and financial partners in all retirement plan services. The Manager will lead the staff in maintaining service standards and an environment that promotes achievement and professional growth.

You will hire, train, coach and provide performance feedback; coordinate with other managers; monitor service levels and productivity; and produce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or industry certs preferred (ASPPA, CEBS).
• 7-10 years total industry experience and 3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of retirement plans and Ascensus Consulting services.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff to deliver excellent client service to plan sponsors, brokers/agents and partners.
• Lead and develop team performance, including feedback, appraisals and training.
• Coordinate with other managers to ensure consistent professional services.
• Monitor service levels, phone activity and productivity; produce reports.
• Develop staffing strategies and workflow improvements; participate in planning.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree or certification (ASPPA CEBS)

Job description

FuturePlan is the nation's largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm, Ascensus. Our roots go back decades, with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service, innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry’s largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for managing a staff of Consultants and Assistants in the delivery of excellent client service to plan sponsors, brokers/agents and financial partners in all aspects of retirement plan services. The Manager will lead the staff in maintaining service standards and an environment that promotes achievement and professional growth.

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.
• The I-Client philosophy and the 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.
• Motivate, lead and support team members to provide excellent customer service by ensuring that staff is properly trained to respond to inquiries in a professional manner.
• Participate in the hiring process by conducting interviews and evaluating candidates.
• Responsible for providing team members with substantive, periodic feedback on performance, including the completion of performance planning, performance updates and the annual performance appraisal.
• Coordinates processes and procedures with other managers to provide consistent professional services across teams.
• Participates in the overall leadership and direction of Ascensus Consulting by actively participating in leadership meeting, all associate meetings, project activity and annual planning process.
• Monitor service levels and phone activity.
• Monitor associate productivity and metrics.
• Plan and organize workflow in order to meet service commitments.
• Produce weekly/monthly production metrics reports.
• Develop staffing strategies for appropriate allocation of resources to meet business needs and client service commitments/objectives.
• Coordinate the successful training and instruction of new associates.
• Develop staff on industry knowledge, general business skills set, and professional development.
• Develop workflow alternatives that will streamline the production process, including the identification of opportunities for improvement, make recommendations for changes and help implement those changes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required
• Advanced degree or industry specific certification (ASPPA, CEBS, etc.) strongly preferred
• 3-5 years supervisor/managerial industry experience
• 7-10 years overall industry experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Comprehensive knowledge of retirement plans and the services provided by Ascensus Consulting including Compliance and Recordkeeping services
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Polished Presentation Skills
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Excellent Conflict Resolution Skills
• Proven Project Management Skills
• Superior Coaching and Mentoring Skills
• Superior Time Management Skills
• Ability to travel, if needed

** We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.

The national average salary range for this role is$85K-110K in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits.This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc. For more information, please visitcareers.ascensus.com/#Benefits