[Remote] Account Executive - 401K
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alliant Insurance Services is one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., dedicated to creating employee benefits solutions. The Account Executive - 401K role involves supporting 401(k) Producers with sales support, managing client relationships, and overseeing the implementation of retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Maintains ongoing client contact to assist with day-to-day service issues and vendor management
- Works with vendors and Third Party Administrators to automate process of data collection and analysis
- Schedules and attends client meetings for prospects and existing clients
- Maintains client and due diligence files
- Records notes at meetings and prepares minutes for various investment committees
- Prepares investment reviews using Morningstar, RPAG & FiRM software
- Prepares investment committee meeting materials and booklets
- Assists in completing plan applications, plan document review, and plan implementation
- Assists auditors with Form 5500 preparations and data collection
- Assists vendors with year-end testing data collection
- Assists with or conducts participant enrollment meetings
- Supports the 401(k) department with general industry knowledge
- Researches and supports new initiatives to increase our efficiency, productivity, compliance and profitability
- Assists in resolving plan issues that result from plan failures or poor participation
- Completes Request for Proposals
- Generally manages complex plans with over $10 million in assets and over 100 participants
- Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 60 days of invoicing date
- Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information)
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five (5) or more years related work experience
- Understanding of retirement plan types and operations, as well as knowledge of ERISA guidelines and regulations required
- Experience with mid to large (250+) clients
- Valid Series 65 license (or must be obtained within 90 days of employment)
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, negotiating and problem solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability and motivation to work independently
- Good time management skills
- Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills
- Advanced analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Securities license (SIE, Series 6 or 7 and 63)
Benefits
- Comprehensive, high quality employee programs
- Very competitive financial package
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