Retirement Plan Specialist I (Financial Advisor/401k Participants) (Remote)

Transamerica; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development

Job summary

Transamerica is expanding and seeking FINRA Licensed Advisors to join our team. Now interviewing for November 2nd and December 7th classes. The Retirement Plan Specialist role is fully remote and offers a base salary plus bonuses.

You must hold FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65; OR Series 7 and 66 at time of hire. Provides customers with education and transparency on retirement product solutions and handles routine inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent professional experience.
• FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65; or Series 7 and 66 (required to be approved to do business in all states)
• Life and Health licenses (required within 60 days of hire)
• One year of experience in the financial services industry
• Basic knowledge of financial products (related to assigned specialty area)
• Customer service, interpersonal and listening skills to effectively communicate with customers and earn trust
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to select and recommend product solutions
• Written/verbal communication and presentation skills to provide information via phone, email, video, chat, etc.
• Proficiency using MS Office

Responsibilities

• Learn all products in assigned specialty area, including awareness of competitive offerings and regulations.
• Explain and ensure customers understand product options for routine inquiries; make product recommendations.
• Identify if there are multi-product needs and connect customers to other product specialists.
• Work with relationship managers and fulfillment analysts to initiate product requests.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent professional experience

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Job Family

Internal Sales

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life .

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate , which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7 ,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit transamerica.com .

Job Description Summary

Transamerica is excited to announce that we are expanding and looking for FINRA Licensed Advisors to join our team!

Now interviewing for multiple openings for our November 2nd and December 7th classes!

How long is your commute?

The Retirement Plan Specialist role is fully remote!

Are you an experienced Financial Advisor or Retirement Professional who is tired of prospecting and would love to work with ongoing warm leads, build relationships, and assist clients with their financial challenges?

Do you wish that instead of a high pressure, commission-only position you could work from home 40 hours per week, receive a bi-weekly base salary PLUS monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses?

Then our team is what you are looking for!

You must hold FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65; OR Series 7 and 66 at time of hire.

Provides customers with education, guidance and transparency around retirement product solutions (i.e. Account Rollover & Retirement, Annuity, Term Life, Permanent Life). Staff at this level are learning products and handle routine inquiries. Receive instruction, guidance and direction from more senior analysts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Learn all products in assigned specialty area, including awareness of competitive offerings and regulations.
• Explain and ensure customers understand product options for routine inquiries; make product recommendations.
• Identify if there are multi-product needs and connect customers to other product specialists.
• Work with relationship managers and fulfillment analysts to initiate product requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent professional experience
• FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65; or FINRA Series 7 and 66 (required to be approved to do business in all states)
• Life and Health licenses (required within 60 days of hire)
• One year of experience in the financial services industry
• Basic knowledge of financial products (related to assigned specialty area)
• Customer service, interpersonal and listening skills to effectively communicate with customers and earn trust
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to select and recommend product solutions
• Written/verbal communication and presentation skills to provide information via phone, email, video, chat, etc.
• Proficiency using MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• CFP and/or CRPC
• Knowledge of CRM (Salesforce.com) and digital financial advice platforms

Working Conditions

• Remote (Field/Travel) Environment
• Schedule may vary to fulfill service levels during hours of operation

Compensation

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

Total Compensation for this role is estimated to be $70,000 - $95,000 per year.

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $48,500 - $53,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

This position is currently eligible for sales and/or performance incentives. Specifics will be reflected in individual incentive plan documents.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023