Operations Manager Retirement Plan Solutions Center

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement If so then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide on your side goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and were looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Were seeking an experienced leader to manage a large dynamic team of 20 call center representatives supporting participants for one of our largest retirement plans. This role requires strong leadership skills and proven experience managing people and business processes. Youll guide teams through complex participant interactions from routine inquiries to sensitive withdrawal requests ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates will excel in relationship management and strategic thinking. Youll engage regularly with external partners to discuss service levels navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement. Strong communication analytical problem-solving and the ability to innovate for the future are essential.

FINRA SIE Series 6 Series 26 and Series 63 licenses are required and must be obtained within 120 days of your start date.

This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.

The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s) :

Ohio : 1000 Yard St Grandview Heights OH 43212

Arizona : 18700 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale AZ 85255

Work schedule : 2 days in office 3 days remote

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

Internal Compensation Grade : G2

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Job Description Summary

Do you love connecting and building new business relationships If you have a natural curiosity are excited about helping people and want to accelerate both your personal and professional growth we want to know more about you!

As a Manager youll support implement and manage departmental strategies at the operating level. You will develop and implement individual team strategies that support business unit objectives. Youll lead team activities addresses crucial or sensitive issues and address improvement opportunities for team.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

Manages all team activities including assigning and monitoring work leading team meetings asset retention efforts etc.

Coordinates planning implementation and communication of day-to-day business and technical needs. Partners with associates to develop individual objectives and development plans and monitors progress. Addresses and manages crucial and escalated service inquiries.

Demonstrates outstanding leadership and manages performance according to Nationwide standards. Provides coaching feedback and rewards to team members. Acts as a mentor and provides career development assistance to associates. Identifies and addresses improvement opportunities and implements development plans accordingly. Reviews call effectiveness and manages performance.

Manages a team that understands different product suites including current lineup and products no longer sold that still require servicing.

Manages case design business consultations product updates training product rollouts education and support. Leads team that identifies the question(s) behind the question to proactively offer consultative expertise.

Communicates supports and implements strategies at the operating level. Develops and implements individual team objectives / team strategies that support business units objectives. Initiates the development implementation and reporting of service standards consistent with departmental goals.

Represents area and / or department on different strategic committees / projects. Provides recommendations and advice to other areas regarding business feasibility of proposed strategies tactical plans and / or modifications to existing practices.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships : Reports to Director and leads team of Solutions Center associates.

Typical Skills and Experiences :

Education : Undergraduate degree in finance business administration insurance economics or communications preferred.

License / Certification / Designation : SIE Series 6 and Series 26 required.

Experience : Seven years of experience in customer service and sales including experience in leading / supervising a team of service and / or sales professionals.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills : In-depth knowledge of products sales and support techniques distribution channels best practices in sales management and training of sales professionals required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to connect with customers / producers and lead a team. Supervisory communications and training skills. Leadership skills to consistently create / contribute to short term and long-term strategies. Knowledgeable about training and motivating associates.

Other criteria including leadership skills competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managers leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values : Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions :

Overtime Eligibility : Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions : Call center environment. Extended periods of time sitting in front of a computer and taking phone calls.

ADA : The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs including : medical / dental / vision life insurance short and long term disability coverage paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date nine paid holidays 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match company-paid pension plan business casual attire and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged appreciated respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES :

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Organizational Management,Presentation Skills,Agile,SAFe,AWS,Solution Architecture,Conflict Management,Data Management,Scrum,Team Management,Pre-sales,Management Consulting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1