Senior Associate, Relationship Management (529 & CSA)

Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. The New York City-based fintech platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 790,000 businesses and more than 2.75 million active savers, with over $57 billion in assets saved across all 50 United States. 

Vestwell offers a range of products, including workplace-delivered retirement plans, employer-offered student loan repayment benefits, and various savings accounts for education, emergencies, and individuals with disabilities.

Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers. To learn more, visit vestwell.com

Who Are We Looking For?

Vestwell Government Savings (VGS) – a subsidiary of Vestwell Holdings Inc. – serves as the trusted administrator for over 30 programs and counting. We provide support and services for 529 education savings, ABLE disability savings, state auto-IRA programs and Child Savings Accounts (CSA) by employing innovative technology and a dedicated team focused solely on our partners’ needs.

Vestwell’s partner list is expanding and we’re excited about adding a Relationship Management Senior Associate to help service our 529 and CSA partners. The ideal candidate will be someone who is client-focused, has great communication, organization and problem solving skills and a proven ability to juggle multiple priorities at once.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Senior Associate, Relationship Manager, you will operate as a strategic, independent contributor responsible for supporting the team in delivering value to 529 and CSA partners. This role requires sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage escalated client issues while ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will partner cross-functionally and act as a trusted point of contact for both internal stakeholders and partners.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop partner relationship plans, monitor progress, and actively participate in status meetings, while collaborating with various teams within Vestwell to execute. 
• Use independent discretion and good judgment to handle complaints, troubleshoot problems, and implement solutions independently. 
• Partner cross-functionally with Middle Office, Operations, Product, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to implement strategies and tactics designed to achieve partner objectives.
• Communicate effectively across teams and with partners via written communication, phone, videoconference, and occasionally in person.
• Assist in meeting all partner reporting requirements, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
• Exercises discretion to gather, analyze, and evaluate information to solve problems using reasoned judgment and expertise.
• Own the response to escalated partner issues, independently assessing situations, orchestrating internal resources, and resolving concerns with urgency and professionalism.
• Act as a proactive collaborator within the team and across departments, supporting seamless partner experiences.
• Understanding the applicability of regulatory requirements to resolve governance issues and support partner success.
• Exercise independent judgment in recommending solutions and improvements to processes, workflows, and partner engagement strategies.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of communications, project status, and issue resolution for accountability and audit readiness.

Requirements

 The Necessities:

• Team mentality and the ability to multitask while attending to a high volume of incoming inquiries
• 1-3 years of experience including client service.
• Strong time management skills to ensure the timeliness of all proactive and reactive communications
• Strong commitment to superior customer service
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Critical problem solving skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This role will be based in either the New York City, Austin, King of Prussia, or Scottsdale office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.

The expected base salary range for this position is $70K - $80K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.

Full-Time Employee Benefits
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.

Interview Process
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises.

For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com any other domain not ending in vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.

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