Customer Service - Financial Services Representative

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time
Start Date: 6/23/2025

Duration: 4+ months with the possibility to become a full-time employee

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday. No Saturdays.

Location: This role is 100% onsite in Columbus, Ohio 43215

Overview of Role:

- This role entails answering inbound calls.

- Selected candidates will be fielding 40-60 incoming calls per day for State of Ohio 457(b) retirement plan only.

- They will be responsible for handling the full scope of the Ohio retirement plan from enrollment to expiration of policy.

Required Education:

Associates or Bachelors Degree

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

One year of experience in customer service, sales related occupations

Knowledge of various insurance products and the sales process

Solid understanding of the state and local laws necessary to understand the legal implications of certain product features in different states. Understands the consequences of not following the FINRA rules and regulations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with others. Proficiency with computers and common office software

Ability to understand general aspects of plan/contract and utilizes technology to enhance conversations with customers

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedene

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

ChFC, CLU, other industry designations desirable FINRA series 6 and/or 26 licenses preferred and may be required based on assigned product/line-of-business or distribution system

Position Overview:

As a Representative, youll provide extraordinary care to our members, partners, plan sponsors and investment professionals. You will understand high-level product/plan and regulatory requirements to analyze and resolve general account, plan fees or plan inquiry questions will be key to success. Additionally, youll effectively interpret and articulate Client marketing strategies when communicating with customers.

Job Details:

Receives and responds to incoming calls from investment professionals, plan sponsors and members on a variety of topics. Understands the different product suites, including current line-up and products no longer sold that still require servicing

Responsible for interpreting and applying all changes and enhancements to new and old products, based on the daily change communications. Identifies the question(s) behind the question to proactively offer consultative expertise and uncover the unstated need

Maintains a record of the conversations and follows a process of documentation to support our strategy of knowing our member better than anyone and use the information in a way that drives the relationship deeper

Follows all rules and regulations to ensure compliance with FINRA or other professional licensure requirements, Client policies, firms, plan documents and state and local laws

Educates customers to ensure understanding of tax implications, penalties/surrender charges, death benefit protection, lifetime income, capital preservation and/or benefits pertaining to the plan/contract

Analyzes problems to determine proper course of action, striving for first time final resolution

When necessary, works with internal partners to resolve escalated issues

Integrates lean methodology into daily interactions through problem-solving meetings and team huddles

Develops and grows through monthly individual meetings with leadership to set in place a career path strategy

Setting goals and expectations to achieve success in the role as well as future opportunities

May perform other duties as assigned

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a clients business needs and requirements.**


Job ID: 476383480
Originally Posted on: 5/9/2025

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