Account Executive - 401K

Alliant Insurance Services Job Opportunity

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth. As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

Summary: Responsible for supporting 401(k) producers with sales support and providing customer service and overall service of assigned clients in updating key plan data on an annual basis. Manages all activities surrounding the procurement, placement and implementation of employer-sponsored retirement plans and securities-related products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Maintains ongoing client contact to assist with day-to-day service issues and vendor management
• Works with vendors and third party administrators to automate process of data collection and analysis
• Schedules and attends client meetings for prospects and existing clients
• Maintains client and due diligence files
• Records notes at meetings and prepares minutes for various investment committees
• Prepares investment reviews using Morningstar, RPAG and FiRM software
• Prepares investment committee meeting materials and booklets
• Assists in completing plan applications, plan document review, and plan implementation
• Assists auditors with Form 5500 preparations and data collection
• Assists vendors with year-end testing data collection
• Assists with or conducts participant enrollment meetings
• Supports the 401(k) department with general industry knowledge
• Researches and supports new initiatives to increase our efficiency, productivity, compliance and profitability
• Assists in resolving plan issues that result from plan failures or poor participation
• Completes request for proposals
• Generally manages complex plans with over $10 million in assets and over 100 participants
• Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 60 days of invoicing date
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) or more years related work experience
• Understanding of retirement plan types and operations, as well as knowledge of ERISA guidelines and regulations required
• Experience with mid to large (250+) clients
• Valid Series 65 license
• Securities license (SIE, Series 6 or 7 and 63) preferred

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, negotiating and problem solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability and motivation to work independently
• Good time management skills
• Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.