Retail New Account Processing Specialist

Grow your career with a growing organization

Whether they're helping people reach their long-term financial goals or providing personal wealth management strategies, every associate contributes to changing the lives of those we serve for the better. When it comes to job satisfaction, that's hard to beat. And from a personal satisfaction perspective, you'll enjoy the freedom to support causes that matter to you and experience a truly inclusive work environment. Your future starts now.

As a Retail New Account Processing Specialist your expertise will be key to ensuring the seamless back-office functions of our Empower IRA business services - including the review of applications, coordination of new business processes, and acceptance of new business accounts. Join us in delivering exceptional service, handling diverse client requests, and becoming a vital part of our dynamic team shaping the future of financial empowerment.

What you will do

• Perform Principal Review and acceptance for new accounts for Empower including brokerage, Premier IRA, and Empower Premier Investment Accounts. Complete setup of new accounts, process contribution and distribution requests, process general account maintenance requests for other lines of business

• Perform daily reviews of outstanding applications, record-keeping database items, and bank activity to ensure timely processing of new business items and positive customer experience

• Provide ongoing updates to internal and external clients regarding the status of new business items

• Assist with recurring audits, reporting, and projects on a monthly/quarterly basis

• Draft correspondence with customers as needed in the course of new business process

What you will bring

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in financial services

• Bachelor's degree in business, or equivalent experience

• FINRA 6 registration required

• FINRA 26 registration required within corporate-established timelines

• FINRA fingerprinting required

What will set you apart

• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge

• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in high paced environment to complete tasks within established timelines

• Ability to collaborate and work with all levels of management and teammates to accomplish daily deliverables with experience in managing escalated situations

• Must be able to work independently on operational tasks

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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