Relationship Manager, Core

Empower

. Own retention and profitability of a book of business, typically plans in the $10–$35 million range .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,400 - $123,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing relationships with plan sponsors and advisors, focusing on retention and profitability within the financial services sector. Proficient in delivering plan-level reviews and problem-solving complex issues while ensuring compliance with ERISA concepts and regulatory requirements.

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FINRA 6 & 63 RegistrationsLife Insurance LicenseStrategic Relationship BuildingERISA Compliance UnderstandingFinancial Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Plan DesignEmployee Education PlanningProblem-SolvingData OrganizationNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

High-Speed InternetWired Connection

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA 6 RegistrationFINRA 63 RegistrationLife Insurance License

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCorporate Market SegmentPlan SponsorsThird-Party AdministratorsRetirement Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own retention and profitability of a book of business, typically plans in the $10–$35 million range
Build and grow relationships with key decision makers
Collaborate with plan sponsors and advisors on plan design, investments, retirement readiness, affiliated product solutions, and new opportunities
Deliver plan-level reviews, including employee education planning
Problem-solve escalated issues
Partner with the local sales team to deepen advisor relationships, develop new business, and grow existing business
Travel for local or regional onsite advisor and client meetings
Collaborate internally with other departments and partners to solve issues and provide unique solutions
Work with senior staff on complex issues, clients, accounts, projects, analyses, or internal relationships
Strengthen Empower’s relationships with advisors, plan sponsors, and third-party administrators in the Corporate market segment
Manage relationships with plan sponsors having plan assets between $10 and $35 million

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must reside in Kentucky
FINRA 6 & 63 registrations required within corporate-established timelines
Life Insurance license required
FINRA fingerprinting required
Bachelor Degree in Business or related discipline or equivalent experience
4+ years financial services or other relevant experience
2+ years building strategic relationships
Foundational understanding of ERISA concepts in compliance, plan design, and regulatory requirements
Effective communication skills for delivering moderately complex content clearly and succinctly
Ability to sort and organize facts, data and other information to define problems and develop effective client or internal-partner solutions
Basic negotiation and time management skills, with manager oversight
Ability to travel 40 to 60 percent of the time as needed by territory or book of business
Majority of travel will be by personal vehicle, with occasional overnight stays
Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a suitable home workspace with limited disruption
Reliable fiber, cable, or DSL internet connection

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Flexible work environment
Other necessary computer equipment will be provided
Potential bonus program or sales incentives, depending on position and performance