The Standard

RP Participant Experience Specialist

The Standard • $76K — $111K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in the retirement plan industry or customer experience.
  • Proven track record in leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for translating complex concepts.
  • Experience using data and customer feedback to drive decisions and measure success.
  • Knowledge of defined contribution retirement plans and participant behavior trends.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop participant experience strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance participant services and communications.
  • Advocate for participant needs within the organization.
  • Analyze performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Consult on marketing and education strategies for key clients.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays and wellness days.
  • Supportive management with career growth opportunities.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Employee giving program that matches donations.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The RP Participant Experience Specialist would lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the retirement plan participant experience. In this role, you will partner with teams across Sales, Service, Product, Marketing, and Technology to identify opportunities that improve participant engagement, education, and retirement outcomes. You will serve as the voice of the participant, using market insights, customer feedback, and performance data to prioritize enhancements, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver meaningful participant communications and educational campaigns.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and evolve participant experience strategies that support business goals and improve participant outcomes.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance participant services, communications, tools, and experiences.
  • Serve as the internal advocate for participant needs and expectations.
  • Measure and analyze participant and plan performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide marketing and participant education consultation for key clients and support sales and service teams as a subject matter expert.


Skills and Background You'll Need

Education: Bachelor's degree communications, marketing, or similar field.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in the retirement plan industry, customer experience, participant engagement, or a related field.
  • Experience leading or supporting cross-functional initiatives and driving business improvements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, engaging messages.
  • Experience using data, customer feedback, and performance metrics to inform decisions and measure success.
  • Experience developing participant education, marketing campaigns, or customer communication strategies.
  • Knowledge of defined contribution retirement plans and participant behavior trends.
  • Experience collaborating with sales, service, product, marketing, and technology teams.
  • Strong presentation, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and ambiguous challenges.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.


Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

  • Customer Focus: Anticipates and understands customer needs, advocates for the customer perspective, and uses insights to improve experiences, services, and outcomes. Serves as the voice of retirement plan participants in strategic and operational decisions.
  • Collaboration: Builds effective partnerships across departments, shares knowledge, and works through others to achieve organizational goals. Brings together stakeholders across Sales, Service, Product, Marketing, and Technology to deliver participant-focused solutions.
  • Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change, and alters behavior as necessary. Adjusts quickly to evolving participant expectations, market trends, and business priorities.


Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
  • A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • An annual incentive bonus plan
  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
  • A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
  • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools


In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.


The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:
$76,250.00 - $111,500.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

About The Standard

The Standard is a financial services company that provides insurance, retirement, and investment products to individuals and businesses. The company's insurance products include life, disability, and dental insurance. The Standard also offers retirement plans, such as 401(k) and pension plans, and investment products, including mutual funds and annuities. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Standard has over 3,000 employees and serves customers across the United States.
Learn more about The Standard
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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