Institutional Client Management Consultant

at  CAPTRUST

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

CAPTRUST is seeking a Client Management Consultant who will work with one to several financial advisors to service and retain institutional client relationships. These relationships may consist of corporate retirement plan investment committees, human resource or employee benefit contacts, and external vendor partners. The candidate must maintain the highest professional and ethical standards, be well-organized, service- oriented, and capable of performing under tight deadlines. Primary responsibilities may include the following, among others:

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional service as part of a team and become a trusted partner to a dedicated Financial Advisor(s) in managing his/her book of business and building client relationships
• Aid in the retention of existing client relationships by working with internal business partners to address all client questions, requests, and day to day service needs; inclusive but not limited to assistance with plan provisions, investments, transactions, and deliverables
• Assist with new or existing client conversion/transition process by coordinating the efforts of internal (research, operations, marketing, and participant education) and external business partners. In conjunction with Financial Advisor, communicate recommendations and the timeline to all stakeholders
• Assist in the creation of sales presentations such as pitch books and RFP responses for prospective new clients and existing clients
• Develop, compile, and ensure accuracy of quarterly and ad-hoc/client specific reports, spreadsheets, and presentations with minimum supervision, while also overseeing the critical maintenance of client files and records
• Build and strengthen relationships with external business partners such as custodians, recordkeepers, third party administrators, and investment managers to facilitate efficient and accurate execution of any objectives for our shared clients

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6+ years experience working in client services for an organization that provides retirement plan services for 401(k), 403(b), Non-Qualified or Defined Benefit plans
• Understanding of retirement plans from an operational, record-keeping, and investment perspective
• Proficiency in navigating CRM systems and MS Office Suite

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Working knowledge of ERISA guidelines and regulations
• Understanding of the various levels of investments including the fund managers and associated expenses; furthermore, how they fit into a plan’s fund line-up and impact the plan participants
• Experience working with financial advisors

• Deliver exceptional service as part of a team and become a trusted partner to a dedicated Financial Advisor(s) in managing his/her book of business and building client relationships
• Aid in the retention of existing client relationships by working with internal business partners to address all client questions, requests, and day to day service needs; inclusive but not limited to assistance with plan provisions, investments, transactions, and deliverables
• Assist with new or existing client conversion/transition process by coordinating the efforts of internal (research, operations, marketing, and participant education) and external business partners. In conjunction with Financial Advisor, communicate recommendations and the timeline to all stakeholders
• Assist in the creation of sales presentations such as pitch books and RFP responses for prospective new clients and existing clients
• Develop, compile, and ensure accuracy of quarterly and ad-hoc/client specific reports, spreadsheets, and presentations with minimum supervision, while also overseeing the critical maintenance of client files and records
• Build and strengthen relationships with external business partners such as custodians, recordkeepers, third party administrators, and investment managers to facilitate efficient and accurate execution of any objectives for our shared client