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Entry Level Distribution Specialist

Nova 401(k) Associates, Houston, TX, United States


Company Overview Administrative Fiduciary Services, Inc. 'AFS' (www.afs316.com) is a 3(16)-firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. We provide 3(16) fiduciary services for all types of qualified retirement plans including 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Cash Balance Plans. We are located at 10777 Northwest Freeway, Suite 440, Houston, TX 77092.

Job Summary The person in this position completes requests for loans, in-service distributions, termination distributions. They handle participant inquiries and plan sponsor inquiries associated with this task. They coordinate loan default reports, Minimum Required Distributions, and other related tasks. The person in this position tracks and reports on the progress of all requests and gives information to participants, plan sponsors, and brokers, as necessary. Training will be provided, but the successful candidate should be comfortable learning independently.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare distribution and loan packages from start to finish, including vesting verifications for daily recordkeep plans

Identify loan defaults and MRD from reports online or provided by plan sponsors

Assist participants, clients, and/or financial advisors with distribution and loan issues/inquiries

Update account managers, management, and plan sponsors as necessary on requests and progress

Serve as backup for answering the AFS participant services line

Possess a general understanding and interpretation of plan documents regarding distributions and loans

Continue training on loan, distribution, and other 401k issues

Pursue and attain NIPA's Distribution Administrator and Loan Administrator certificates

Remain up to date on AFS' Cyber security procedures and training

Establish solid working relationships with all vendors and plan sponsors to ensure open and accurate communication

Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

Bilingual speaking a plus

Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping

Working knowledge or ability to quickly grasp concepts of reading, reviewing, and understanding plan documents

Knowledge of modern business communication, including style and format of letters, memorandum, minutes, and reports

Ability to use a personal computer

Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word

Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision

Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems

Superior organizational and coordination skills

Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to multi-task

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary $42,000 - $52,000

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Work Location / Hours

Must be able to work from our Houston, TX office

You may choose a start time between 7:30 am and 8:30 am CST. You must start at the same time everyday.

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