Defined Benefit Senior Client Success Manager- (Virtual)

Defined Benefit Sr. Client Success Manager

Are you a fast learner who is fascinated by Client interactions?

Are you a talented project manager looking to build your skills working with high profile clients?

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values

Champion People– be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose– be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight– act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com.

About the Role

The DB Senior Client Success Manager is the main client contact for complex Canadian pension deliverables and new products. They provide expert consultation, shape decisions, and uncover revenue growth opportunities by understanding client needs deeply. Additionally, they work with internal teams to convey Alight’s stance on legislative changes and engage in strategic client discussions.

Responsibilities

• Serving as subject matter expert on defined benefit Canadian regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. Effectively consult and present to external executive leader roles on plan design, administrative considerations, and legislative landscape.
• Staying informed about market trends, legislative changes, and emerging technologies in the retirement benefits space.
• Utilizing expert knowledge of DB to work with the client on difficult plan issues. We then work to provide guidance on complex plan changes or projects.
• Managing in-year revenue growth with a focus on project work and upselling existing scope.
• Managing to the client contract and preserving contract margins including SLA adherence and E&O negotiations.
• Partnering with Oversight & Excellence to reduce total cost. Doing this by identifying opportunities to reduce demand, improve delivery model cost, drive efficiency, and leverage scale.
• Collaborating with Renewal Executives and Client Leader to prepare renewal. This includes gauging pulse of key stakeholders and decision-makers to expand or upsell current solution offerings.
• Communicating regularly with clients at senior and executive levels of the organization on client delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in defined benefit plan administration.
• 5+ years direct experience in client relationship management and project management.
• Possess the ability to work with and influence all areas of the client delivery business, across all stakeholders, and to best meet the outcomes for the client.
• Possess the ability to anticipate the needs of client based on extensive DB and client knowledge. Identify and lead team through changes, supporting the goals of the client.
• Possess effective communication and influencing skills on domain and technical matters, internally and externally.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.