The Customer Service Manager, Licensed oversees that customer questions are answered in an efficient and effective approach. As a licensed professional, this job supervises a team of Customer Service professionals and ensures that customers who call with questions or issues receive superior customer service. This job also interacts with customers by providing hands on support for escalated issues.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintains customer satisfaction through the management and development of Customer Service professionals.
- Interacts with customers regarding escalated issues on a daily basis, responding to their questions and guiding them to the appropriate service.
- Reviews customer complaints and Customer Service metrics to identify ways to improve quality of service.
- Plans and schedules levels of support to ensure proper advancement of customer queries that require knowledge that is more advanced.
- Assists in the development of strategic Customer Service and technical support initiatives.
- Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of Customer Service operational results.
- Ensures Customer Service policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports.
- University (Degree) Preferred
- 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
- SRC Indicator: Series 6 or 7; Series 26 or 24
- Life and Health Insurance License (Resident State) - Multiple Issuers required
- Additional non-resident licenses may be needed preferred
- FINRA Series 63 is preferred
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
8PL
Required Skills:
- Must have Series 6 or 7; Series 63 ; Series 26 or 24 and Life and Health Insurance (Resident State)
- Experience in managing associates and exceptional leadership skills
Preferred Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast paced, multi-functional, dynamic, client centric work environment
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced high intensity environment while managing time and case work simultaneously
- Proven organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-11-03Base Pay Range: $71,700/yr - $114,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
Our Culture of Impact
At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.
Accessibility Support
TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:
Phone: (800) 842-2755
Email: [email protected]
Drug and Smoking Policy
TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.
Privacy Notices
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of work experience
- Experience managing associates and exceptional leadership skills
- FINRA Series 6 or 7 registration
- FINRA Series 26 or 24 registration
- FINRA Series 63 registration
- Resident-state Life and Health Insurance license
- University degree or bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of work experience
- Additional non-resident insurance licenses
TIAA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TIAA and has not been reviewed or approved by TIAA.
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Retirement Support — Age-based company retirement contributions of 5% to 12.5% plus a 100% match on the first 3% to the 401(k) and a $750 annual Retirement Healthcare Savings Plan match stand out. Company contributions typically vest after three years, with excess/equalization provisions for higher earners.
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Parental & Family Support — Sixteen weeks of fully paid parental leave and eight weeks of paid caregiver leave are paired with adoption/surrogacy assistance, backup child/elder care, Milk Stork, tutoring, and other caregiving supports. Many benefits begin at hire and are positioned as robust relative to peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (including HSA), dental with 100% preventive coverage, two vision options, life and disability insurance, FSAs, and wellness incentives are detailed. Programs such as fertility support via Progyny and midlife care broaden the offering.
TIAA Insights
What We Do
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, weʼve delivered it for millions of people—and weʼre not done yet. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us. And weʼre hiring. When you work at TIAA, youʼre making a difference in the lives of our clients. Weʼre always on the lookout for great people to become part of our coalition of champions and are committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices as we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our team today in the fight to help more people to and through retirement.
Why Work With Us
TIAA provides financial security for millions and offers our employees opportunities to grow in a culture that embraces diversity, innovation, and high performance.
