Retirement Solution Specialist- Western US Territory (WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, CO)

Equitable Advisors; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Equitable Advisors is seeking a Retirement Solution Specialist for the Western US Territory. The role focuses on providing personalized support to advisors and clients to enhance retirement contributions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business, coupled with customer-facing experience in the financial services industry. This position offers opportunities for growth and will positively impact clients' financial futures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a sales support or client-facing role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and increase client contributions.

Responsibilities

• Provide concierge support to RBG advisors and clients.
• Develop strategies to increase client contributions.
• Educate clients on retirement plan benefits.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field

Job description

Job Description - Retirement Solution Specialist- Western US Territory (WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, CO) (250000BA)

Retirement Solution Specialist- Western US Territory (WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, CO) ( 250000BA )

Primary Location

Organization

Organization

: Equitable

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Description

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

The Retirement Solution Specialist will provide dedicated concierge support to targeted RBG (Retirement Benefit Group) advisors and their clients. This role focuses on increasing in-force client contributions and re-engaging non-contributors to restart their contributions. The goal is to ensure participants are actively contributing to their retirement accounts, leading to a more secure retirement future.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Concierge Support: Offer personalized assistance to RBG advisors and their clients, addressing queries, providing insights, and offering options for retirement contributions and asset consolidation.
• Client Engagement: Actively reach out to clients with inactive or paused contributions to understand their concerns and encourage them to resume contributions.
• Contribution Enhancement: Develop and implement strategies to increase contributions from existing clients, including personalized communication and follow-up.
• Advisor Collaboration: Work closely with RBG advisors to identify opportunities for improving client contribution rates and provide actionable recommendations.
• Client Education: Educate clients on the benefits of regular contributions and the impact on their long-term retirement security.
• Rollover Solutions: Identify clients at risk of moving their assets outside of Equitable and provide tailored rollover product solutions to retain their business in partnership with their Equitable Advisor(s)
• Data Analysis: Analyze client data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for increasing contributions.
• Reporting: Track and report on key performance metrics related to client contributions and re-engagement efforts.

The base salary for this position is $60,000. This role is eligible for variable compensation.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Series 6, 63, life, health and variable required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a sales support or client-facing role within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in financial services, particularly in retirement planning or sales support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and advisors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to client engagement.
• Ability to analyze data and develop strategic plans to increase client contributions.
• Knowledge of retirement plans, contribution strategies, and financial products.
• High level of professionalism and a client-focused mindset.
• Flexible remote
• Occasional travel may be required for client meetings or branch visits

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Series 7, Series 66) preferred but not required.

Skills

Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.

Financial Services Industry: Knowledge of financial services industry trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations and trendsetters; ability to provide specific financial advice to clients.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

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