Salary: USD $41,400 - $61,400 / Year
Your Opportunity
Personal Choice Investment Services (PCIS) Participant Services works directly with Self-Directed Brokerage Accounts for retirement plans and health savings accounts. These are tax-exempt trust accounts that are established by plan participants within an employer-sponsored retirement plan (401K, 403B, etc).
The Participant Group Specialist will directly interact with a variety of clients including plan participants, trustees, TPAs, and advisors, through inbound and outbound calls, emails, chat and letters. This position is responsible for answering all client service and trading inquiries, as well as complex transactions and issue resolutions, often including interaction directly with Clearing or Advisor Services. The position is also responsible for mitigating risk through tailoring specific information to different layers of contacts associated with plans, maintaining knowledge from across multiple business divisions, and performing many analyst functions such as credit risk, trade reviews, quality assurance, and other projects. The individual will also act as an advocate of Charles Schwab and Self Directed Plan Services by recognizing prospects, describing the Self Directed Plan Service products, and may include a referral to any of the Sales groups. This position requires the ability to consistently perform to a high level performance and quality goals set by management based on the needs and expectations of our Corporate clients and plan providers. This unique position requires proficiency at handling standard investor service, clearing, trust, and RBS issues, as well as knowledge of retirement plans and specialized Self Directed Plan Services information. In addition, the Specialist must be able to multitask and work on several different assignments simultaneously, and also have the flexibility to shift tasks or assist other areas of RBS as needed.
Responsibilities:
Provide World Class client service via phone, email and chat, while establishing and cultivating relationshipsProcess service inquiries as well as equity, option, and mutual fund transactionsAdhere to all company policies and proceduresFollow all Enlighten StandardsContact Participants/Advisors/Trustees by phone or email to resolve Back Office issuesProcess and create applicable cases through various workflowsMitigate risk including following all trading policies and procedures, and escalating appropriately to managementSystem cleanup projectsCall out campaignsAttend and participate in Team Meetings and HuddlesMiscellaneous tasks as assigned by management
What you have
Active series 7 & 63/66 licenses are highly preferredSix months Client Service experience preferredThree to six months Trading experience preferredOutstanding communication, listening and analytical skillsPossess a sense of urgency and commitment to provide the highest level of service to Schwab clients.Ability to recognize client's needs quickly and respond to those needs in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to accurately determine client needs and achieve problem resolutionRecognizes opportunities for improvement and recommends changes in current processes or procedures to enhance personal and organizational effectiveness and efficiencyCapable of maintaining a professional attitude and exhibiting emotional intelligenceKnowledge of the securities industryStrong Technical skill with the ability to quickly assimilate and understand the systems used throughout the companyProficient typing skills and using Schwab Systems.Capable of handling an ever-changing environmentAdept at teamwork across multiple locations
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What's in it for you
At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance