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# Director, Relationship Management at Vestwell

- **Company:** Vestwell
- **Location:** New York, NY / King of Prussia, PA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vestwell/jobs/7992928003

## Job description

Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs.

Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states.

Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers. To learn more, visit [vestwell.com](http://vestwell.com/)

Who Are We Looking For?

State Auto-IRA programs have been expanding across the country as a way to increase access to retirement savings accounts for millions of private-sector workers. Vestwell currently supports 15 different state programs and is looking for a Relationship Manager to work with our State Retirement Auto-IRA Programs Relationship Management team. At a high level, we’re looking for someone who has great communication and problem-solving skills, a proven ability to juggle multiple priorities at once, and an interest in being a part of this new and innovative public-private partnership to expand retirement access .

What Will You Be Doing?

The Vestwell Government Savings Auto IRA team is responsible for ensuring that our clients are continuously receiving and recognizing value from the retirement platform that we are building. You will work closely with state clients to understand their business objectives and develop success plans that enable Vestwell to meet those objectives. The Auto IRA Relationship Manager will support existing State Retirement Auto-IRA Program clients to ensure execution on agreed upon deliverables, ongoing alignment of business objectives, and that our state clients are continuously receiving and recognizing value from the retirement platform we offer. This individual will collaborate with the team in the development of success plans that enable Vestwell to meet our Auto IRA goals. This role will provide an opportunity to experience the entire ecosystem of State Program Relationship Management - from business development, to product ideation, to implementation, and ongoing support.

Day-to-Day, You May Also Be Expected To:

- Lead the relationship with some of our State partners, serving as their point person for Vestwell’s program administration of State Auto-IRA Programs
- Conduct regular State client meetings, proactively identifying risks and mitigations of issues as they arise, to ensure the successful delivery of our solutions according to clients’ needs and objectives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Finance, Operations, and Legal teams to communicate and ensure we meet the needs, SLAs, and adherence to all requisite State Program administration requirements (e.g. introducing new product features, coordinating program launch strategies, managing response to escalated issues, etc.)
- Ensure implementation of ongoing relationship strategies and initiatives are optimized to enable teams to achieve its State Plan launch and ongoing administration goals
- Design and execute success plans to optimize client relationships, adoption, and satisfaction with Vestwell
- Communicate with clients regularly through email, phone, online presentations, screen share and in-person meetings to understand their current needs and ongoing requirements
- Develop and maintain subject matter expertise on our products and services and industry compliance requirements to provide timely, professional, and knowledgeable customer support
- Assisting Sales/Operations teams with RFP responses for new state program opportunities

## Requirements

The Necessities

- A myriad of experience in a client-facing Retirement/Wealth Management/ Advisory, or as a Customer Success/ Relationship Manager
- Able to understand and translate business goals into actionable and measurable initiatives
- Experience in building relationships and garnering trust with executive decision makers and influencers
- An understanding of government services, the financial industry, or financial service technologies
- Capable of working collaboratively across multiple organizations
- Comfortable with managing escalations and executing on success plans
- Self-starter who is extremely organized and detail oriented strategic and outside of the box thinker
- Strategic problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong skills with Office suite, including excel and PowerPoint

The Extras

- Basic knowledge of project management, client onboarding experience including setting targets, KPIs, and reporting progress
- Understanding and knowledge of state-administered Auto-IRA programs or experience working with other state programs, including governing boards and staff

This role will be based in Vestwell’s New York office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.

The expected base salary range for this position is $140K - $155K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired. Employee Benefits We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.

Interview Process Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises.

For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com any other domain not ending in [vestwell.com](http://vestwell.com/) is not our Recruitment team.

Vestwell’s [Privacy Policy.](https://www.vestwell.com/privacy-policy) Attention California residents: In the course of conducting our business and complying with federal, state, and local government regulations governing such matters as employment, tax, insurance, etc., we must collect Personal Information from you. Should you accept employment with Vestwell you may view our California Privacy Rights Act here: [Vestwell’s California Privacy Rights Policy.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lKSzA8qE7YIAJe2ZZahLWzFp9EZP1IuS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111643980444675168924&rtpof=true&sd=true)

## About Vestwell

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Vestwell is a financial technology platform that powers workplace savings programs including retirement, education, emergency, and disability savings for individuals, employers, financial advisors, and government agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series E)
- **Headquarters**: 360 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10017, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly available from search results

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Financial technology (Fintech), Workplace savings, Retirement services
- **Target customers**: B2B – financial advisors, employers (small to large), payroll providers, financial institutions, government agencies; B2C – individual savers
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To close the savings gap and build a culture of financial wellness for all.

## Products & Services
- **Retirement Plans (401(k), Safe Harbor 401(k), State Auto IRA)**: Workplace-delivered retirement savings plans with automated payroll sync, compliance, and administration.
- **Student Loan Repayment**: Employer benefit that helps employees pay off student loans faster, often integrated with retirement savings.
- **529 Education Savings**: Tax-advantaged accounts for future education costs.
- **ABLE Disability Savings**: Savings accounts designed for individuals with disabilities, offering tax advantages.
- **Emergency Savings**: Accounts for unexpected expenses, often offered as an employer benefit.
- **Tuition Reimbursement**: Employer benefit for education expenses.
- **White-Labeled Partnership Solutions**: Co-branded portals for advisors, flexible investment options, and integrated compliance support.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $625M raised (last round: $385M Series E ~1 year ago)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Blue Owl Capital, SLW, Morgan Stanley, HarbourVest Partners, TIAA Ventures, and 31+ other investors.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Powers over 85% of government retirement savings programs.
  - 2M+ active savers, 500K+ businesses enabled, $50B+ assets saved across all 50 states.
  - Recognized on CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies, Inc. 5000 (fastest-growing), Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers, Built In’s Best Places to Work, PLANSPONSOR’s Top 10 Recordkeepers.

## Competitive Advantages
- Trusted infrastructure: Backs over 85% of state-run retirement programs.
- Comprehensive, unified platform covering retirement, education, emergency, and disability savings.
- Multilingual, mobile-first design focused on financial equity and underserved populations.
- Deep integrations with 190+ payroll providers and automated compliance at scale.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding the suite of workplace savings products (student loan, emergency, ABLE, 529).
- Scale government partnerships and white-label offerings for advisors and financial institutions.
- Drive financial inclusion through accessible, multilingual technology.
- Invest in AI and engineering talent to personalize and modernize the savings experience.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Hybrid work environment with offices in New York, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. Typical on-site expectation is 4 days per week; remote program also offered.
- **Perks**: Competitive health coverage, generous vacation and safe/sick time, paid parental leave, strong 401(k) plan, employee wellbeing committee, and a focus on learning & development.
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on innovation, taking on complex challenges, and acting like an owner. 160 product + tech employees out of ~500 total.
- **Values**: “Act like an owner,” “Embrace the difficult,” “Look for the better way,” and “Help me, help you, help us.”

## Sources
1. [vestwell.com](https://vestwell.com/)
2. [greenhouse.io – Vestwell Careers](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vestwell)
3. [cbinsights.com – Vestwell Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/vestwell)
4. [builtin.com – Vestwell Profile](https://builtin.com/company/vestwell)

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