Wealth Analyst - Retirement Plan Services

RKL LLP; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wealth Analyst role at RKL LLP is a two-year development program focused on partnering with the wealth advisory team to provide retirement and benefit services, including 401k, 457, 403B, Cash Balance, and Investment Management.

This client-facing position supports the Retirement Plan Advisor by meeting with employers and plan participants, presenting retirement-plan solutions with the Wealth Advisory team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management and/or related field
• Actively pursuing license or registration: FINRA Series 65; or CFA; or CFP
• 1+ year experience working in investment, data, or business analysis
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using data management/analysis tools such as SQL or Excel preferred
• Previous experience with various investment tools a plus (e.g. Bloomberg, Tamarac, etc)
• Ability to apply concepts such as probability, statistics, modeling, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings and present retirement solutions available alongside the wealth advisory team, including quarterly investment reviews
• Further strengthen client relationships by anticipating needs, exceeding service expectations and following through on commitments
• Support periodic plan review meetings with plan trustees, provide education and counseling to retirement plan participants, and work with the wealth advisory team to help grow the retirement plan practice
• Produce various client and internal reports and trouble shoot challenges for plan sponsors
• Support communication across the RKL team on updates in the retirement plan arena and support the development of communication and education strategy for assigned plans
• Interact with management, team members, and other departments to supply reporting and data for superior client services
• Create historical reporting for data or activity related to Wealth Management team phone calls and other programs/initiatives
• Generate reports and provide analysis to model scenarios to support internal and external stakeholders’ decision making
• Identify, automate, and communicate basic process improvements that increase efficiency and quality of service
• Carry out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines
• Develop short and long term goals with the ability to execute effectively
• Actively listen to team members to understand their needs; respond to requests in a timely manner; provide appropriate resolution of conflicts
• Maintain confidentiality with external client information as well as internal employee and firm information

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Judgement/discretion

Target driven

Adaptability

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

FINRA Series 65; CFA; CFP (license pursuit)

1+ year experience in investment/data/business analysis

Tools

SQL

Bloomberg

Tamarac

Excel

Job description

The Wealth Analyst role consists of a two-year development program with primary responsibility in partnering with the wealth advisory team in the provision of various retirement and benefit services, including but not limited to 401k, 457, 403B, Cash Balance, Investment Management etc. This client-facing role supports the Retirement Plan Advisor by working directly with employers and plan participants, conducting client meetings, presenting retirement-plan solutions alongside the Wealth Advisory team.

Success Factors

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings and present retirement solutions available alongside the wealth advisory team, including quarterly investment reviews
• Further strengthen client relationships by anticipating needs, exceeding service expectations and following through on commitments
• Support periodic plan review meetings with plan trustees, provide education and counseling to retirement plan participants, and work with the wealth advisory team to help grow the retirement plan practice
• Produce various client and internal reports and trouble shoot challenges for plan sponsors
• Support communication across the RKL team on updates in the retirement plan arena and support the development of communication and education strategy for assigned plans
• Interact with management, team members, and other departments to supply reporting and data for superior client services
• Create historical reporting for data or activity related to Wealth Management team phone calls and other programs/initiatives
• Generate reports and provide analysis to model scenarios to support internal and external stakeholders’ decision making
• Identify, automate, and communicate basic process improvements that increase efficiency and quality of service
• Carry out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines
• Develop short and long term goals with the ability to execute effectively
• Actively listen to team members to understand their needs; respond to requests in a timely manner; provide appropriate resolution of conflicts
• Maintain confidentiality with external client information as well as internal employee and firm information

People Management/Relationships

• Take initiative to be a team player (seeks out opportunities to help others)
• Treat everyone with respect
• Develop loyalty and trust with the team
• Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
• Hold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, to effectively interface with all levels of firm management and staff; ability to communicate issues and conclusions
• Analytical and data-driven individual with strong problem-solving skills
• Solid project management skills including critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive and stressful environment
• Ability to use sound judgement and discretion regarding confidential information
• Drive to complete performance targets and track record of meeting/exceeding expectations
• Ability to shift focus and adapt to change

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management and/or related field
• Actively pursuing license or registration: FINRA Series 65; or CFA; or CFP
• 1+ year experience working in investment, data, or business analysis
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using data management/analysis tools such as SQL or Excel preferred
• Previous experience with various investment tools a plus (e.g. Bloomberg, Tamarac, etc)
• Ability to apply concepts such as probability, statistics, modeling, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions

Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required
• This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000