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?
As a Manager, Saver Services, you will lead a hybrid team of onshore and offshore service associates who provide front-line support to our clients via email, chat, and phone. This role is crucial in ensuring an exceptional customer experience by maintaining high service standards, coaching team members, and driving continuous improvement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and operations, to enhance service delivery and identify process efficiencies.
What Will You Be Doing?
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10-12 client service professionals.
- Set performance expectations and track key metrics such as response times, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance reviews to foster professional growth.
- Provide coaching and training to improve team efficiency, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Service Delivery & Client Experience
- Ensure timely, accurate, and empathetic responses to inbound client inquiries via email, chat, and phone.
- Oversee the processing of plan documents, distribution requests, and other service-related tasks.
- Monitor and enhance quality control processes to ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards.
- Handle escalations and complex client issues with a focus on resolution and retention.
Process Improvement & Collaboration:
- Analyze trends in client inquiries to identify areas for service and product improvement.
- Collaborate with internal teams to refine workflows and optimize service processes.
- Provide ongoing feedback to the product team to enhance the client experience.
- Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce response times, and increase client satisfaction.
Requirements
The Necessities
- 3+ years of experience in customer service, client support, or operations, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to coach others in effective client interactions.
- Proven track record of leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and drive informed decisions.
- Experience with helpdesk and CRM platforms (e.g., Zendesk, Jira) is a plus.
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving business environment and drive positive change.
This role will be based in our Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.
The expected base salary range for this position is $80K - $90K 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.
For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from [email protected] any other domain not ending in Vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.
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Top Skills
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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