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Participant Services Team Leader
full-timeScottsdale, Malvern

Summary

Location

Scottsdale, Malvern

Type

full-time

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About this role

This is a great opportunity for a crew member that has a passion to help others learn about the Financial Services industry, build their Vanguard career, and develop highly engaged crew. It's also a chance to help develop the frontline business and gain valuable experience working in tandem with Vanguard Workplace Solutions business partners to help drive Vanguards business goats.

 

This Team Leader role is also an opportunity to work with a fantastic group of people that are focused on building acumen and driving positive outcomes for retirement plan participants. Our team interacts with participants daily through phone, web, and e-mail channels, to help them achieve investment success.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Hires evaluates and supervises crew.  Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.

  • Provides guidance to crew on handling more complex issues.  Generates reports and may prepare and deliver presentations to management.

  • Ensures team service levels are met.  Monitors team's communications with participants and provides immediate, specific, and actionable feedback.

  • Coaches crew on navigation of participant scenarios to strengthen client relationships and identify outside, includable assets.  May collaborate with other internal partners and teams in support of the client relationship to resolve issues.

  • Develops and maintains proficient knowledge of Vanguard funds, products, and services.  Understands the overall Financial Services industry and related legal, tax, and regulatory issues to guide clients.  Analyzes department and industry changes and their impact on client service operations.

  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three years related work experience in the Financial Services industry.  Two years' experience in client services preferred.  Supervisory experience preferred.

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experienc4e required.

  • FINRA Series 6 & 63 licensed required.

  • Contact center leadership, with experience in institutional investing, or recordkeeping, preferred.

 

 

Additional Factors: If you are offered and accept this position and you do not have the necessary FINRA licenses for the role, then you must obtain the required licenses within the specified period of time. Additionally, if you are not currently registered with FINRA in any capacity, prior to moving into this licensed role, you will be asked to provide authorization for Vanguard to conduct a full background check, including criminal, employment/education history, credit, and public records search in accordance with FINRA regulations.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Other facts

Tech stack
Financial Services,Client Services,Supervisory Skills,Coaching,Communication,Problem Solving,Team Leadership,Performance Management,Training,Reporting,Regulatory Knowledge,Investment Knowledge,Collaboration,Analytical Skills,Customer Relationship Management,Presentation Skills,Project Management

About Vanguard

We are a community of 50 million who think—and feel—differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For over 50 years, Vanguard has helped people pursue their financial goals with a spotlight on long-term value and low costs. We’ve made it a focus to put investors first, so whether you’re saving for your first home or investing for a comfortable retirement, we’re here to help you succeed.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Financial Services
Founding Year: 1975

What you'll do

  • The Team Leader is responsible for hiring, evaluating, and supervising crew members while providing guidance and training. They ensure service levels are met and coach the team on handling complex participant scenarios.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Participant Services Team Leader do at Vanguard?

As a Participant Services Team Leader at Vanguard, you will: the Team Leader is responsible for hiring, evaluating, and supervising crew members while providing guidance and training. They ensure service levels are met and coach the team on handling complex participant scenarios..

Why join Vanguard as a Participant Services Team Leader?

Vanguard is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Participant Services Team Leader position at Vanguard remote?

The Participant Services Team Leader position at Vanguard is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States and Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Participant Services Team Leader position at Vanguard?

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