Entry Level Distribution Specialist
Nova 401(k) Associates, Houston, TX, United States
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.
We are looking to fill a Distribution Specialist position. Industry experience is not required, and paid training will be provided. Upon hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete the NIPA Distribution Administrator and Loan Administrator Certificates. For additional information on the program, please visit NIPA's website at www.nipa.org.
Job Summary The person in this position completes requests for loans, in-service distributions, and termination distributions. They handle participant inquiries and plan sponsor inquiries associated with these tasks, coordinate loan default reports and Minimum Required Distributions, track and report on the progress of all requests, and provide information to participants, plan sponsors, and brokers as necessary. Training will be provided; the successful candidate should be comfortable learning independently.
Job Responsibilities
Prepare distribution and loan packages from start to finish, including vesting verifications for daily recordkept 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
Serve as a backup for data entry
Continue training on loan, distribution, and other 401(k) 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
Bachelor's degree
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
Salaried, non-exempt
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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We are looking to fill a Distribution Specialist position. Industry experience is not required, and paid training will be provided. Upon hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete the NIPA Distribution Administrator and Loan Administrator Certificates. For additional information on the program, please visit NIPA's website at www.nipa.org.
Job Summary The person in this position completes requests for loans, in-service distributions, and termination distributions. They handle participant inquiries and plan sponsor inquiries associated with these tasks, coordinate loan default reports and Minimum Required Distributions, track and report on the progress of all requests, and provide information to participants, plan sponsors, and brokers as necessary. Training will be provided; the successful candidate should be comfortable learning independently.
Job Responsibilities
Prepare distribution and loan packages from start to finish, including vesting verifications for daily recordkept 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
Serve as a backup for data entry
Continue training on loan, distribution, and other 401(k) 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
Bachelor's degree
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
Salaried, non-exempt
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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