Client Services Manager

Planpilot LLC

Client Services Manager

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Firm Overview

    PlanPILOT is a retirement plan consulting firm providing services to corporations, non-profits, and higher education institutions. Our fast-growing, Chicago-based firm was founded in 2011 and has quickly developed into an industry-leading company within our niche. Our expanding, but cohesive, team consists of individuals with a very entrepreneurial and proactive mindset - many of whom have worked for larger organizations and now appreciate the freedom of working for a smaller, growing company. At PlanPILOT, decisions are made efficiently, and contributions are meaningful at all levels of the organization; we celebrate our successes together and pitch in to ensure our clients benefit from our team's best thinking.

    Role Description

    The role of the Client Services Manager (CSM) is to support the day-to-day needs of PlanPILOT’s clients in the context of our services. The CSM will work closely with the firm’s senior consultants to ensure client deliverables are executed in a timely manner and to the highest standard of quality. The CSM is expected to gain an understanding of the intricacies of our client base and work efficiently on a wide range of client projects. To successfully carry out the role, the CSM is also expected to build and maintain an understanding of the retirement planning industry and PlanPILOT’s processes.

    What You’ll Do:

    Support our retirement plan consultants and clients

    Directly support a dedicated book of clients

    Onboard new client relationships

    Lead benchmarking exercises for clients (e.g., service provider RFPs)

    Train new clients on fiduciary responsibilities and best practices

    Assist clients in fulfilling compliance requirements

    Track and facilitate governance documentation for clients

    Provide day-to-day support to consultants for client requests

    Support the PlanPILOT Team

    Implement SOPs at firm and team level

    Research and develop quarterly fiduciary training topics for clients

    Maintain knowledge on important legislation affecting clients

    Identify opportunities for internal process improvement

    Track trends and insights within client base

    Ensure client databases are appropriately updated and maintained

    Provide future project management and mentorship support for other Client Service members

    This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities or duties.

    Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree

    5+ years of experience in client services

    Energy, enthusiasm and flexibility to take on whatever is needed to support the firm

    Must be comfortable being client-facing; preferably with experience presenting to clients

    High level of professionalism in interactions with clients and consultants

    Highly motivated individual with ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team

    Strong attention to detail and ability to navigate several assignments simultaneously

    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

    Demonstrated success in client relationship management and retention

    Forward thinking mindset with the ability to identify ideas to build out efficiencies within the firm

    Strong data analysis skills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Direct experience with or knowledge of defined contribution plans

    Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

    Experience working with a CRM

    Leadership, mentorship or management skills or experience

    General understanding of investments and investment products

    Demonstrated knowledge of retirement plan landscape including fiduciary topics, recordkeepers and general retirement plan trends

    What to know about PlanPILOT:

    We believe in the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Monday and Friday are remote workdays with a corresponding expectation to be in our office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

    Our office is downtown Chicago; a short walk from both Union and Ogilvie transportation centers, and the Quincy CTA stop

    Some of our benefits include:

    401(k) with company match

    Comprehensive health benefits Venture Public Transit Program benefits

    Flexible work from home options available.