Retirement Plan Services Manager

The Retirement Plan Services Manager (RPSM) leads the strategy, development, and ongoing support of HTK’s qualified and non-qualified retirement plan platform. This includes designing and executing strategic initiatives that enhance platform competitiveness, drive advisor adoption, and improve operational efficiency.

This role serves as the firm’s subject matter expert (SME), providing product guidance, regulatory insight, and practical solutions to financial professionals in partnership with Compliance and Legal. The RPSM partners cross-functionally across Product, Operations, Sales Enablement, Supervision, and Marketing to advance HTK’s retirement plan capabilities and growth.

HTK supports a flexible, hybrid work model, empowering employees to work in a way that best aligns with their role and personal preferences.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Initiative Execution

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to expand and enhance HTK’s retirement plan platform
• Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and advisor adoption; translate into actionable initiatives
• Define success metrics and track progress against business objectives

Platform & Product Management

• Oversee retirement plan platforms, product offerings, and supporting web-based tools, including billing
• Continuously evaluate and enhance platform capabilities aligned with firm strategy
• Research, evaluate, and propose new retirement plan solutions

Advisor Support & Engagement

• Act as primary SME for retirement plan strategies, products, and regulatory considerations
• Partner with financial professionals to align solutions with their business models and client needs
• Develop and deliver training programs to drive adoption and best practices

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Maintain expertise in ERISA and retirement plan regulatory requirements
• Conduct ongoing due diligence on approved providers (disclosures, agreements, periodic reviews, site visits as appropriate)
• Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure policies, disclosures, and agreements remain current
• Support Product Committee in risk assessment and mitigation

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Lead regular business reviews with retirement plan providers
• Collaborate across Product, Operations, Sales Enablement, and Marketing to execute initiatives and enhancements
• Manage onboarding of new products and selling agreements across internal stakeholders

Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement

• Represent HTK at industry events, conferences, and regional meetings
• Evaluate and respond to field-submitted product and platform requests, including risk analysis

Leadership

• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members
• Drive process improvements and scalable operating practices

Qualifications & Expertise

Industry Knowledge

• Deep expertise in retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457, SEP, SIMPLE) and ERISA
• Strong understanding of investment products including managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, annuities, alternatives, and non-traded vehicles

Investment & Analytical Skills

• Working knowledge of portfolio construction, performance analysis, and market dynamics
• Familiarity with key metrics (alpha, beta, Sharpe ratio, standard deviation, etc.)

Business & Operational Acumen

• Knowledge of broker-dealer and RIA platforms, operations, and compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage cross-functional execution
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Leadership & Communication

• Effective collaborator with the ability to influence across all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on execution and outcomes

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Finance, or related field (required)
• 5–7+ years of financial services experience, preferably in retirement plan consulting or platform management
• Licenses: Series 7, 63/65 or 66 (required)
• Designations: CFP®, AIF®, or equivalent retirement/fiduciary credential (required)

Base Salary Range - $115,000 - $130,000

For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.pennmutual.com .

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