Retirement Plan Manager (Consultant)

T. Rowe Price; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus eligibility

Generous retirement plan

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off for vacation and illness

Job summary

T. Rowe Price is looking for a dedicated Retirement Plan Manager (Consultant) to oversee the administration of employer-sponsored retirement plans. The role involves consulting with clients, enhancing plan operations, and collaborating with internal partners on service strategies.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, project management experience, and a minimum of two years in the retirement domain. This position supports hybrid work options and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in the retirement plan industry.
• Familiarity with ASPPA credentials such as QKA or QPA is preferred.
• Basic understanding of retirement plan operations and client management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the administration of employer-sponsored retirement plans.
• Consult regularly with clients to maintain positive relationships.
• Identify ways to improve the daily operations of retirement plans.
• Resolve complex client issues through research and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

## Retirement Plan Manager (Consultant)Applylocations: Owings Mills, MD: Colorado Springs, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: 82113At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.**Role Summary**Are you looking to grow your career in the Retirement Plan Industry by working for a premier asset management and retirement services organization? There’s a place for you to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference at T. Rowe Price as a Retirement Plan Manager (Consultant) in Retirement Plans Services. You’ll utilize your strong communication, project management, and relationship building skills to lead the administration of employer sponsored retirement plans.This role maintains communication with assigned sponsors, retirement advisors and consultants, to meet or exceed their operational and administrative needs. The Retirement Plan Manager (Consultant) helps maintain the effective and efficient operation of retirement plans to drive desired outcomes of plan sponsors. This includes bringing value add solutions to offload administrative items, mitigate risk, and create a positive client experience.**Responsibilities*** Maintains a firm understanding of assigned clients’ retirement plan objectives, plan design and the processes involved in the daily operation of the retirement plan* Regularly consults with assigned clients to maintain a positive relationship* Proactively uncovers ways to improve the daily operations of the plan* May support development of a service strategy, depending upon the client complexity and retention risk* Serves as the primary contact to discuss operational challenges and establishes an execution plan for resolution* Responsible for a wide variety of basic or more complex or specialized activities relating to the operations of the client's plan* May provide work direction to more junior team members and partners with other staff as necessary to develop and implement solutions* Participates in internal activities and initiatives designed to improve the Client Administration/Retirement Plan Services process and ensure a high-quality client experience* Helps develop and implement process improvements* Resolves moderately complex or specialized client issues; conducts research and reporting to resolve these issues* Escalates highly complex issues to management or senior staff* Works with internal business partners and clients on adoption of new products, platforms, and services.* Completes campaigns in a timely manner, frames client and T. Rowe Price benefits, and works to gain client adoption* Periodically travels and presents at client sales and rebid meetings* Works with internal partners on best practices and service value to position to win**Qualifications****Required:*** Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND* 2+ years of total relevant work experience**Preferred:*** ASPPA Credentials such as QKA, QPA, etc. or certificates such as RPF or similar Foundational Retirement plan knowledge* Account management experience* Project management experience**FINRA Requirements**FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.**Work Flexibility**This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.We may consider a telework option.**Base Salary Ranges**Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.$72,000 - $118,000 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers $72,000 - $118,000 for the location of: Washington, D.C. $72,000 - $118,000 for the location of: New York, CaliforniaPlacement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance. This job posting is expected to be available until:10/7/2026**Commitment to Diversity, Equity,** **and** **Inclusion**At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. **Benefits**We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:* Competitive compensation* Annual bonus eligibility* A generous retirement plan* Hybrid work schedule* Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy* Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days* Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefitsLearn more about our benefits.## T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.