Remote Financial Coach Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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The Financial Coach is responsible for servicing Empower’s workplace participants in investment and financial wellness needs. They impact Empower’s key growth initiatives including client retention, lifetime value of a customer, net promoter score, and asset consolidation/growth. 

Candidates must be available to work the following Monday - Friday schedule for their location (actual schedule will be determined by business need):

• Eastern Time (ET): 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

• Central Time (CT): 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Mountain Time (MT): 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

What you will do:

• Primarily focuses on education, advice, and wellness conversations to help them choose appropriate financial planning and investment options.
• Works with participants enrolled in in-plan managed account offerings at times of high volumes.
• Uses online planning tools and conversation guides to enhance conversations and experiences.
• Provides direct advice using Empower’s proprietary financial planning tools and helps customers adopt solutions in their best interests.
• Primarily manages inbound queues and appointments to ensure critical service timeframes and customer experiences.  Is comfortable making outbound calls as needed. 
• Adheres to compliance/risk procedures and exhibits detailed attention to policy and procedures by focusing on the participant’s best interest.
• Identifies, executes and follows up on opportunities to contract additional client assets while providing client retirement planning discussions.  Identifies trends and determines proactive solutions to maximize service quality and increase assets under management.
• Meet monthly performance expectations and implement coaching to achieve goals.
• Advance your career through internal development opportunities.
• Provides direct advice using Empower’s proprietary tools. 

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional work.
• FINRA 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) registrations required within corporate-established timelines.
• FINRA fingerprinting required.

What will set you apart:

• Demonstrated success in performance roles or other similar experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and ability to handle stressful situations and customer interactions consistently.
• Consultative skills to understand needs and present customer-focused solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and ability to learn new technology systems.
• Suitable at-home space to focus on work and be on camera in meetings.
• Previous experience in inbound and outbound phone roles.
• Normal office environment with majority of time spent working on computer and communicating by phone.
• Limited, infrequent travel may be required.

Normal Office Working Conditions

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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***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) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

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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