Investment Consultant | Defined Contributions

#LI-JSS #LI-Hybrid Essential Functions and Primary Duties Provide technical expertise related to investment questions and issues in support of servicing clients Establish strong relationships with vendors, record-keepers, investment managers, and custodians Gather and maintain market intelligence related to products, services, and value propositions Review and modify the Investment Policy based on needs of the Plan Sponsor to ensure compliance and consistency Provide general client service and problem resolution services Prepare agenda items and content for client meetings Assist with the presentation of investment reviews with clients Work with service team on investment review action items/follow ups Perform due diligence and commentaries on investment managers Perform investment assessment and analysis for the entry and removal of preferred fund lists Cover asset class for preferred fund list Assist with and complete strategic projects on a quarterly basis Produce reports using investment software programs such as Morningstar Direct and Envestnet Manage client requests for proposals for plan recordkeepers/vendors Provide individual and global investment advice to plan participants as needed in conjunction with Retirement Plan Education Specialist Additional responsibilities as assigned Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics or other areas that contain strong analytical course content Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED At least three years of professional, retirement plan investment advisory experience in a 401(k) and/or 403(b) environment Possesses comprehensive knowledge of industry and professional concepts, principles, practices and procedures Possesses comprehensive knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations and professional standards Proficient use of applicable technology Proficient use of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and enterprise communication and travel solutions (Concur, Skype) Experience performing work that requires initiative and leadership skills Series 6 license, plus any other licenses as required by law Pursuing at least one of the following: CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CPFA (Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisory), CIMA (Certified Investment Management Analyst) or other approved credentials or those required by law Ability to anticipate and elicit customer needs Ability to self-learn and develop business and technical knowledge quickly Motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills Comfortable working with quick turnaround times and deadlines Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization