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Virtual Retirement Education Specialist

1 week ago Scottsdale, AZ

Responsibilities:

  • Presents investment and retirement meetings that are designed to influence and motivate retirement plan participants.
  • Delivers professional consultations focused on participants' needs and increasing Vanguard assets through interactions with plan sponsors and participants.
  • Maximizes ongoing relationships by assessing client's needs through strategic planning and consultation with relationship managers and plan sponsors.
  • Appropriately positions Vanguard services in participant interactions using an enhanced guidance approach and Vanguard investment methodologies. Exhibits broad knowledge of Vanguard's Retail solutions when addressing client needs.
  • Leverages participant feedback to make recommendations for future meeting content or to identify broader service and educational opportunities.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve existing client service models to strengthen and maintain client relationships.
  • Develops and maintains 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:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in financial services, retirement planning, or client-facing participant education role.
  • Strong presentation and consultation skills, with the ability to deliver engaging virtual retirement education and provide needs-based guidance.
  • Working knowledge of retail investment products and retirement plan services, with the ability to quickly learn new products, services, and regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to build credibility through institutional knowledge, effective communication, and collaboration with internal partners and plan sponsors.
  • This job requires regulatory licenses and/or registration (e.g. FINRA). Licenses needed: Series 7 or 6 (7 preferred) and Series 63.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%, as business needs require.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Scottsdale, AZ, Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-174698
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-24T20:34:04

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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