Associate, Conversions

Vestwell · Philadelphia

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Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our 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 over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states.

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?

Vestwell is growing and looking for a Conversion Associate! This role plays an integral part in supporting various processes that facilitate conversion plans that onboard to Vestwell’s platform. In this position, you will have the opportunity to manage projects, collaborate cross- functionally with internal stakeholders to enhance our onboarding experience, and provide exceptional service to plan sponsors.

What Will You Be Doing?

Review and record cash and in-kind asset transfers in the trust accounting system
Work with sub-custodians to settle trades from the point of booking, through settlement for mutual funds, stable value funds, and ETFs
Manage all operational aspects of the installation process, including coordinating with Implementation Managers and Investment teams, to successfully transition new and conversion qualified plans onto the Vestwell platform
Ability to work on the deconversion process, including coordinating with receiving record keepers, to liquidate and transfer plan assets from Vestwell’s platform
Coordinate with financial advisors, plan sponsors, prior record keepers, sub-custodians, and/or third-party administrators to determine onboarding or conversion timelines, action items with delivery dates for all parties, and communicate overall project status to all interested parties
Oversee and help ensure other team member action items are completed
Monitor all outstanding conversion wires, ensuring they are prioritized and brought to completion in a timeline manner
Update, maintain, and review client data within CRM systems
Ensure collaboration with all internal teams to meet expected timelines
Support the creation and maintenance of written operating procedures related to assigned functions
Research and resolve any issues that arise in the course of these processes
Provide operational assistance for strategic projects and initiatives
Demonstrate leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills
Drive to engage team members through training and collaboration
Recommend ideas to facilitate process improvement for the Implementations team

Requirements

The Necessities

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance or Accounting with a strong academic performance record
Possess a strong aptitude for numbers, and understanding of cash and traditional securities reconciliation
Demonstrate an affinity for learning, creating, and iterating rapidly
Proactive and analytical, able to problem-solve and propose solutions
Demonstrate a high degree of organization and dependability
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage client expectations
Ability to use Excel at a high level

The Extras

Experience with collaboration, project management, and CRM tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, Zendesk, and Jira
Possess a good understanding of how mutual funds, stable value funds, and ETFs trade and settle
General knowledge of ERISA rules and requirements, and experience with one or more compliance / record-keeping systems (e.g. SunGard Relius, ASC, FIS)
Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) or higher ASPPA credentials
Relevant record-keeper experience

This role will be based in Vestwell’s King of Prussia office, and will be expected to report to the office in a hybrid schedule.

The expected base salary range for this position is $65K - $75K 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.

Employee Benefits
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.

Interview Process
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises.

For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com any other domain not ending in vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.

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