Full-Time

Mid-Level Retirement Income Specialist

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USAA

USAA

10,001+ employees

Financial services for military members and families

Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$65.1k - $124.3kAnnually

Mid

Tampa, FL, USA + 4 more

More locations: Colorado Springs, CO, USA | Plano, TX, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA

Requires in-office presence 5 days per week; relocation assistance not available.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Operating Systems
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.
  • Required maintenance of Life/Health license.
  • Required maintenance of FINRA Series 7 license.
  • Required maintenance of FINRA Series 66 (or 63 and 65) license.
  • Must be able to successfully pass background check and meet all USAA and regulatory requirements. Additionally, applicant must have the ability to be licensed and registered in all required states and jurisdictions.
  • 4 years of financial industry and/or sales experience.
  • Experience delivering frequent written and oral communication.
  • Experience processing and analyzing information.
  • Experience fulfilling requests and meeting deadlines.
  • Experience resolving conflict and negotiating.
  • Experience multi-tasking in an operating systems environment.
  • Experience participating in or leading teams.
  • Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required.
Responsibilities
  • Receives request for advice from current and prospective members through various channels, including inbound and outbound phone calls.
  • Asks questions to discover key information and retirement events and understands the role of annuities in a retirement income plans, as well as executive and retirement benefits for federal and military employees.
  • Documents relevant information as it relates to building a retirement income portfolio.
  • Uncovers and recognizes retirement events, understands and assesses the member's needs, financial situation, and goals and evaluates the factors to consider when determining an appropriate retirement age.
  • Develops and communicates appropriate retirement income strategies based on individual member needs.
  • Provides advanced retirement planning advice, tax-efficient distribution options, health expense budgets, insurance solutions, estate planning and enhanced solutions like long term care products.
  • Recommends relevant financial product and services and refers for solutions that they are not trained and/or licensed to recommend or fulfill.
  • Motivates member to take action on recommendation(s) and overcomes objections using advanced sales techniques and persuasion skills. Implements recommendation(s).
  • Familiar with the latest retirement strategy research and monitors legislative initiatives that may impact economy, society, and personal financial situation.
  • Educates membership on implications of economic, industry trends, tax law changes, estate issues, retirement risks, and other threats to an effective retirement income plan, as well as USAA's financial products and services.
  • Integrate risk management tools, products, and strategies to create an effective retirement income plan.
  • Expected to conduct outbound calls to follow up on products and services previously discussed and to actively engage in outbound call campaigns. Serves as a resource to less experienced team members on escalated issues of a routine nature.
  • Guides and influences less experienced team members.
  • Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

USAA provides financial services specifically for the military community, including active-duty members, veterans, and their families. They offer a variety of products such as auto, home, life, and health insurance, as well as banking services like checking and savings accounts, credit cards, loans, and mortgages. Their retirement services include investment options and personalized financial planning. USAA operates on a membership model, allowing only military members and their families to join, which helps them understand and meet the unique financial needs of this community. Unlike many other financial institutions, USAA's leadership team has military backgrounds, reinforcing their commitment to serving their members with a focus on financial wellness and community support.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Antonio, Texas

Founded

1922

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • USAA's investment in digital tools and platforms enhances customer experience, reflecting its adaptability and commitment to innovation.
  • The company's focus on military appreciation and partnerships, such as with the Frisco RoughRiders, strengthens its brand loyalty within the military community.
  • Despite layoffs, USAA's continued hiring and filling of over 8,300 jobs this year indicate robust growth and adaptation to changing business needs.

What critics are saying

  • The recent layoffs and top-level departures, including the upcoming retirement of CEO Wayne Peacock, could lead to instability and affect employee morale.
  • USAA's poor ratings from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in 2023 and 2022 highlight potential regulatory challenges and reputational risks.

What makes USAA unique

  • USAA's exclusive membership model allows it to deeply understand and cater to the specific financial needs of the military community, unlike broader financial institutions.
  • The company's leadership, with many having military backgrounds, ensures a strong alignment with the values and needs of its members, setting it apart from competitors.
  • USAA's commitment to corporate responsibility and community resilience initiatives further distinguishes it as a socially responsible financial services provider.

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