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MEP​/PEP Client Service Manager

Job in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listing for: Ascensus
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Client Relationship Manager, Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Manages and nurtures relationships with qualified defined contribution retirement plans using our recordkeeping platform. Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned relationships, addresses client escalations, documents procedures, and identifies opportunities for process improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provides client support and customer service for daily client inquiries through both verbal and written communication.
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach with assigned clients, fostering relationships to ensure client retention and satisfaction.
  • Collaborates with primary plan contacts, partners and advisors to respond to requests for specialized reports, consult on client inquiries, and research/resolve issues.
  • Excels in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments.
  • Participates and engages in open knowledge sharing with colleagues.
  • Provides clear participant guidance, employer communications, retirement education sessions, and collaterals.
  • Possesses emotional intelligence and the ability to simplify complex retirement concepts to non‑experts.
  • Maintains employer relationships, understands organizational needs, tailors plan frameworks, and effectively resolves escalations or service gaps.
Required Qualifications
  • At least 3+ years of experience working in a related position in the retirement services sector.
  • Proven relationship management experience.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Solid MS Office skills, including Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field or industry experience.
  • DST experience.
Proficiencies
  • Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Creative problem‑solver.
  • Proven fiduciary judgment and ethical decision‑making.
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to juggle compliance, communication, and operations.
  • Tech‑savvy with ability to learn and manage recordkeeping platforms.
  • Confident communicator, both in writing and in‑person presentations.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Travel:
Up to 10%.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, tasks and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The national average salary range for this role is $60‑80 k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment.

Benefits include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid‑Time‑Off, etc.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

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