Pontera
Senior Manager, Defined Contribution Strategic Relationships
Pontera, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Manager, Defined Contribution Strategic Relationships
New York, New York, United States Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help people retire better. Our software platform enables retirement savers to get the help they need managing their 401(k) and other retirement plan accounts as part of a personalized strategy by their trusted financial advisor. Pontera is used by financial advisors across the nation– from SMB to Fortune 500 RIA firms, independent broker-dealers, plan custodians, and plan advisors. Backed by leading venture capital firms including ICONIQ Growth and Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pontera is built by talented individuals who share a dedication to helping people retire with greater security. Our team is fast-growing and driven to become one of the largest fintech companies in the world. Our culture is built on a people-first principle: in a complex and numbers-driven industry, we never lose sight of the people we serve and work alongside. That’s where you come in. DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Defined Contribution Strategic Relationships to lead Pontera’s efforts with Retirement Plan Advisors (RPAs). This function will allow Pontera to utilize key partnerships to continually improve our client experience and our product, bolster our overall growth, and execute on our mission of helping individual investors to retire wealthier. The Senior Manager will oversee our go-to-market strategy in the RPA space. This role will require a strong leader who can demonstrate the value of an innovative tech platform to a well-established industry and motivate others to do the same. A successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver who can achieve a high level of customer satisfaction while driving Pontera’s agenda forward. This will be a vital role contributing to the success of the Defined Contributions Partnerships team at Pontera. RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a team of Relationship Consultants tasked with managing a book of advisor firms Personally build productive relationships with key contacts at the largest and most influential RPAs. Ensure Pontera has excellent relationships with key stakeholders at all relevant firms to drive increased awareness and willingness to advocate for Pontera Personally, and through your team, communicate the value of Pontera for the RPA and Wealth Management sides of advisory firms Manage and expand our database of RPA firms and individual advisors Collaborate closely with DC Partnerships colleagues and other client facing teams. REQUIREMENTS
8-10 years of relevant experience working in the defined contribution space Established network of influential Retirement Plan Advisors. Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of a new product or service to an established customer base. Proven track record of developing and managing successful B2B client relationships Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable discipline Excellent communications skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively Ability to travel, up to 10% WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation : Base: 175,000; $215,000-$250,000 OTE Opportunity : Have a major impact at a fast-growing startup that is revolutionizing the FinTech industry Team Culture : A collegial, collaborative, fun work environment with frequent team events Equity : All new hires are eligible for equity grant participation Healthcare : Comprehensive & affordable insurance benefits with a variety of plan options Retirement : 401(k) with employer match & employer-sponsored access to a retirement advisor Family Benefits : Paid parental leave & reimbursement program for family planning services (such as fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy Professional Development : Sponsored learning & development program (to cover classes, certifications, and more!) Food Perks : Fully stocked kitchen & lunch reimbursement program Work Flexibility : A hybrid office work model (In-Office Tues/Weds/Thurs and WFH Mon/Fri) & generous PTO day Pontera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Pontera? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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New York, New York, United States Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help people retire better. Our software platform enables retirement savers to get the help they need managing their 401(k) and other retirement plan accounts as part of a personalized strategy by their trusted financial advisor. Pontera is used by financial advisors across the nation– from SMB to Fortune 500 RIA firms, independent broker-dealers, plan custodians, and plan advisors. Backed by leading venture capital firms including ICONIQ Growth and Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pontera is built by talented individuals who share a dedication to helping people retire with greater security. Our team is fast-growing and driven to become one of the largest fintech companies in the world. Our culture is built on a people-first principle: in a complex and numbers-driven industry, we never lose sight of the people we serve and work alongside. That’s where you come in. DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Defined Contribution Strategic Relationships to lead Pontera’s efforts with Retirement Plan Advisors (RPAs). This function will allow Pontera to utilize key partnerships to continually improve our client experience and our product, bolster our overall growth, and execute on our mission of helping individual investors to retire wealthier. The Senior Manager will oversee our go-to-market strategy in the RPA space. This role will require a strong leader who can demonstrate the value of an innovative tech platform to a well-established industry and motivate others to do the same. A successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver who can achieve a high level of customer satisfaction while driving Pontera’s agenda forward. This will be a vital role contributing to the success of the Defined Contributions Partnerships team at Pontera. RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a team of Relationship Consultants tasked with managing a book of advisor firms Personally build productive relationships with key contacts at the largest and most influential RPAs. Ensure Pontera has excellent relationships with key stakeholders at all relevant firms to drive increased awareness and willingness to advocate for Pontera Personally, and through your team, communicate the value of Pontera for the RPA and Wealth Management sides of advisory firms Manage and expand our database of RPA firms and individual advisors Collaborate closely with DC Partnerships colleagues and other client facing teams. REQUIREMENTS
8-10 years of relevant experience working in the defined contribution space Established network of influential Retirement Plan Advisors. Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of a new product or service to an established customer base. Proven track record of developing and managing successful B2B client relationships Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable discipline Excellent communications skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively Ability to travel, up to 10% WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation : Base: 175,000; $215,000-$250,000 OTE Opportunity : Have a major impact at a fast-growing startup that is revolutionizing the FinTech industry Team Culture : A collegial, collaborative, fun work environment with frequent team events Equity : All new hires are eligible for equity grant participation Healthcare : Comprehensive & affordable insurance benefits with a variety of plan options Retirement : 401(k) with employer match & employer-sponsored access to a retirement advisor Family Benefits : Paid parental leave & reimbursement program for family planning services (such as fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy Professional Development : Sponsored learning & development program (to cover classes, certifications, and more!) Food Perks : Fully stocked kitchen & lunch reimbursement program Work Flexibility : A hybrid office work model (In-Office Tues/Weds/Thurs and WFH Mon/Fri) & generous PTO day Pontera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Pontera? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Pontera’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
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