Vestwell

Implementations Manager

Vestwell$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in Retirement 401(k) onboarding implementations
  • Familiarity with project management and leading initiatives from start to finish
  • Experience using operational tools like Jira, Zendesk, or Asana
  • Ability to learn retirement plan design and conversion processes
  • General knowledge of ERISA rules and compliance systems is a plus
  • PMP certification or ASPPA credentials preferred

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary advocate for plan sponsors and advisors
  • Manage the entire onboarding process from sales to platform transition
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to set timelines and communicate project updates
  • Collaborate with internal teams to meet service level agreements
  • Enhance the onboarding experience through cross-functional support
  • Provide training and subject expertise to clients during onboarding

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous time off policies
  • Access to a hybrid work model for flexibility
  • Located in multiple collaborative office spaces
  • Competitive 401(k) plan
  • Participation in a company bonus pool and new hire equity options
Full Job Description
We are growing and looking for an experienced Implementations Managers to serve as the liaison and dedicated resource to Plan Sponsors and Financial Advisors as they onboard to Vestwell's platform! In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage projects, collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to enhance our onboarding experience, and provide subject matter expertise on plan design and training for Plan Sponsors as they onboard to our platform. While we're not looking for deep expertise, prior experience in client servicing, plan administration and non-discrimination testing, plan design, and/or end-to-end conversion processing for 401(k)/403(b) plans is helpful. If you don't have this prior experience, but you have unparalleled communication skills, a commitment to superior customer service, ability to adapt within a fast-paced business environment, and previous client management experience handling several clients and projects at once, we'd be delighted to connect with you! What Will You Be Doing? • Primary internal client advocate representing plan sponsor and advisor contacts. • Managing all aspects of the onboarding process from point of sale through successful transition of new plans to our platform. • Coordinating with financial advisors, plan sponsors, prior recordkeepers, and/or third-party administrators to determine conversion timelines, key action items, and delivery dates, as well as communicating overall project status to both external and internal stakeholders. • Collaborating cross-functionally to provide support where needed and ensure the team can deliver against expected service level agreements. Requirements The Necessities • 2-4 years of experience in Retirement 401(k) onboarding implementations, in addition to project management and leading team initiatives end to end; you're flexible, creative, team-oriented, results-driven, and can effectively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders. • Professional experience using and optimizing internal technical operational tools (e.g. Jira, Zendesk, Asana, Google Workspace), and helping others develop and employ best practices -- bonus points for deployment/build experience. • Demonstrated aptitude for learning, creating, and iterating rapidly. • Willingness to learn retirement plan design and plan conversion processes from point of sales to release of conversion data. The Extras • General knowledge of ERISA rules and requirements, and experience with one or more compliance / recordkeeping systems (e.g. SunGard Relius, ASC, FIS). • Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) or higher ASPPA credential. • PMP or similar project management certifications. This role will be based in either the New York City, Austin, King of Prussia, or Scottsdale office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation. The expected base salary range for this position is a minimum of $80K - $95K, plus performance based bonus. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired. OUR BENEFITS We're an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan. OUR PROCESS Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises. For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from [redacted] any other domain not ending in Vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.

About Vestwell

Vestwell is a financial technology company that provides retirement planning and investment services to employers and employees. The company's platform allows employers to offer retirement plans to their employees, and employees to manage their retirement savings and investments. Vestwell was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York City.
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Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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