Transamerica

Senior Director, Pooled Plans Relationship Management

Transamerica$180K — $220K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, human resources, economics, or related field
  • 12 years of retirement plan, financial services, wealth management, or employee benefits experience
  • Seven years of client relationship management experience supporting large institutional clients
  • Five years of leadership experience managing teams and complex client portfolios
  • FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses
  • Knowledge of pooled employer plans (PEPs), multiple employer plans (MEPs), and defined contribution plans
  • Strong understanding of retirement plan administration and fiduciary practices

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute relationship management strategies for pooled plan clients
  • Serve as executive sponsor for key strategic client relationships
  • Build trusted partnerships with various stakeholders including plan sponsors and fiduciaries
  • Lead client retention initiatives and develop action plans to mitigate attrition risk
  • Conduct executive business reviews and strategic planning discussions with clients
  • Identify opportunities for asset growth and participant engagement
  • Partner with sales and consultant relations teams to support new business opportunities
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of client relationship managers

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Holistic wellness program including Wellness Coaching
  • Fifteen days of paid parental leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs
Full Job Description
Job Family
Account / Relationship Management

Job Description Summary
Lead the strategic management of pooled plan client relationships, focusing on retention, growth, and service excellence while ensuring operational effectiveness across a portfolio of complex retirement plan clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute relationship management strategies for pooled plan clients.
  • Serve as executive sponsor for key strategic client relationships.
  • Build trusted partnerships with plan sponsors, pooled plan providers, advisors, consultants, and fiduciaries.
  • Lead client retention initiatives and develop action plans to mitigate attrition risk.
  • Conduct executive business reviews and strategic planning discussions with clients.
  • Identify opportunities for asset growth, participant engagement, and expanded service adoption.
  • Partner with sales and consultant relations teams to support new business opportunities.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of client relationship managers while establishing performance standards.
  • Monitor client satisfaction, revenue, retention, and operational performance metrics.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and partner with compliance, legal, and fiduciary teams to address issues.
  • May evaluate market trends and recommend strategic initiatives to senior leadership.
  • May drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and client experience.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, human resources, economics, or related field
  • 12 years of retirement plan, financial services, wealth management, or employee benefits experience
  • Seven years of client relationship management experience supporting large institutional clients
  • Five years of leadership experience managing teams and complex client portfolios
  • FINRA Series 6
  • FINRA Series 63
  • Knowledge of pooled employer plans (PEPs), multiple employer plans (MEPs), and defined contribution plans
  • Strong understanding of retirement plan administration and fiduciary practices
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related graduate degree
  • Industry designations such as Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF), Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst (AIFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)


Working Conditions
  • Office Environment
  • Occasional Travel
  • Occasional travel for client meetings and industry events


The Salary for this position generally ranges between $180,000 - $220,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees


Benefits Package
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities


Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs


About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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