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 350,000 businesses and nearly 1.5 Million active savers, with over $30 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?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing distributions and loans from retirement plans while adhering to established procedures and ensuring exceptional quality. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing time-sensitive tasks, and is eager to learn and grow within the retirement services industry.
What Will You Be Doing?
A key component of Vestwell’s mission to empower retirement savings includes effortless plan onboarding and ongoing plan administration. As a Senior Operations Associate, you will monitor and support these processes to ensure that sponsors can provide a 401(k) plan with as little friction as possible.
Day-to-day you will be expected to:
- Process participant requests for distributions and loans from retirement plans accurately and efficiently.
- Adhere to company procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards during all transactions.
- Handle a high volume of time-sensitive tickets while maintaining exceptional accuracy and productivity.
- Make outbound calls to participants to verify information or clarify details related to requests.
- Send professional, concise emails to participants to gather required supporting documentation.
- Accurately document participant interactions and outcomes within Jira and other tracking systems.
- Collaborate with team members to improve workflows and ensure participant satisfaction.
- Be open to coaching and continuously strive for improvement in skills and knowledge.
The Necessities:
- Familiarity with Jira, Zendesk, Aircall or similar task management and CRM software. Understanding of retirement plans and associated processes (e.g., loans, distributions).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for participant outreach and documentation.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Willingness to learn, adapt to new challenges, and grow within the role.
- Experience in high-volume, detail-oriented environments is a plus.
This role can be based in Vestwell’s Austin, King of Prussia, or Phoenix office, and will be expected to report to the office in a hybrid schedule.
The expected base salary range for this position is $55K - $65K 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.
OUR BENEFITS
We’re an innovative, high-growth company, with lots of exciting milestones ahead. We value health and wellness at Vestwell and in addition to a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee, we offer competitive health coverage and generous vacation offering. We have adopted a hybrid office policy, but all employees are welcome at our bright, comfortable office with many workspace options in our Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Phoenix offices, so everyone has a setting that is the most productive for them. Oh, and naturally we have a great 401(k) plan!
OUR PROCESS
It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1-2 conversations about Vestwell, your experience, and your interests. Next steps can vary by role, but the usual next steps are a skill or experience screen (e.g. a coding interview for an Engineer, a portfolio review for a Designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in-person interview panel after that if the screens go well. Before making an offer, our interview process concludes with a references check stage for your recruiter to meet with a current or former supervisor and peer. We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process.
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What We Do
Vestwell is a financial technology company that makes it easier for more individuals to save for life’s most important moments—from retirement to education and healthcare. Founded in 2016, Vestwell’s platform removes traditional barriers to saving, making it accessible, efficient, and approachable for everyone.
Vestwell provides a comprehensive suite of workplace savings solutions, including retirement plans, student loan repayment benefits, and specialized accounts for education, emergencies, and disability savings.
Trusted by financial advisors, employers, payroll providers, financial institutions, and government agencies, Vestwell empowers nearly 1.5 million savers across over 350,000 businesses nationwide, with over $35 billion in assets saved across all 50 states. With a commitment to closing the savings gap and fostering a secure financial future for all, Vestwell provides an elevated and accessible savings technology everyone deserves.
Recognized among CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies, the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers, WealthManagement.com’s Retirement Plan Advisor Support Award, Built In’s Best Places to Work, and PLANSPONSOR’s Top 10 Recordkeepers, Vestwell continues to set the standard for innovation and impact in the savings industry.
Why Work With Us
Vestwell is powered by a team of passionate problem-solvers building the future of accessible savings. Supported by top fintech investors, we’re tackling a complex challenge with collaboration, innovation, and purpose at every step.
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