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Job DescriptionFPI Management is currently looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our Affordable Communities team! OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE has a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar Compliance role, Tax Credit certification (C3P, CPO, FHC, HCCP, NAHP, NAHPe, NCCP, NCP, NCP-E, SCHM, TCS), preferred, has some supervisory experience, preferably with a dispersed team, has experience with rent, income and utility allowance adjustments and updates. Yardi Affordable and SHRA Bond Reporting experience a plus. Is a reliable, highly organized and detail-oriented 'can-do' team player with excellent communication skills and possesses efficient problem solving skills. Is a self-starter -- able to reassign priorities daily. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license and an insured, operable vehicle, English language proficiency (read, speak and write), and the ability to pass a full background check and drug screening ( Note: As it relates to marijuana use, FPI will consider any applicable state law when dispositioning test results ) Why look at FPI for your next career step?   We are the 6th largest (2nd largest in Affordable communities) third-party property management company in the Nation, an industry leader, with over 700 properties (over 100,000 units) across 14 states under our management. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits packages, on-going training and professional development, and plenty of growth opportunities. Come join Team FPI! Interested?  Click the Apply button above to learn more about this great opportunity to work with an industry leader! #WeAreTeamFPI EEO/EVerify Statements FPI Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. FPI Management participates in the E-Verify program.

JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for identifying and nurturing relationships with key partners in order to maximize a sustainable, lean, and profitable supply chain. Leverage relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers and third-party relationships in order to deliver a competitive advantage that aligns with company goals and initiatives. Advises and supports team of analysts and category owners on duties in accordance with strategic initiatives set forth by leadership. Provide clear communication to SBM leadership on established Key Performance Indicators and metrics related to the supply chain such as cost of distribution, and fulfillment rates. Responsibilities Develop buying and performance strategies to ensure delivery of costs competitive with market and competition while maintaining sufficient creative flexibility to meet business requirements. Provides timely reports to Vice President of Sales & Operations regarding team KPIs, successes, issues, and other relevant information that will ultimately measure team success. Ensures that SBM always has qualified distributors that can meet or exceed our internal and external customer requirements at preferred pricing levels. Negotiate all third-party contracts for identified distribution categories, including evaluating current market conditions, trends, and their effect on timing and costs for purchasing. Develop and implement policies and procedures for purchasing to obtain cost efficiencies, minimize risk to the corporation, and ensure proper lead times for effective delivery. Provide concise reports for senior and executive management. Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements. Develop and maintain proper business discipline, relationships, and formal/informal performance feedback mechanisms, ensuring price does not sacrifice quality and service. Manage the qualification, compliance & maintenance of records related to third-party relationships. Maintain pricing and manage financial record keeping in accordance with the requirements of system architecture to properly populate E-commerce website Support technical team in the enhancement of digital relationships between SBM and the distributor network to strengthen speed of purchase order transactions. Other duties as assigned. Position requires travel 25-50% of the time JOB REQUIREMENTS Education and/ or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university, preferably in Supply Chain, Finance, Production/Operations Management, or Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet SBM driver approval requirements. Certification in the Procurement field and/or contract management is a plus.

SacJobs Diversity Career Fair is April 30, 2020, at the Lions Gate Hotel, McClellan Park, CA - 11am to 3pm Meet local, regional and Fortune 500 companies face-to-face! This FREE Career Fair is a great opportunity for you to meet local recruiters and decision makers who are hiring right now. Be prepared: Bring updated resumes, prepare to interview on the spot and dress to impress! List of companies that attend our events: • AIM HIGHER • Apex Site Solutions • Apple • California Department of Social Services • Caltrans • Child Development • Children’s Receiving Home • City of Sacramento, Dept. of Utilities • Colonial Life Insurance • Covered California • Employment Development Dept. • Eskaton • FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency • Freedom Forever Solar • Fremont Police Department • Gap Inc. • Golden One Credit Union • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino • Heavy Equipment College • Lewis Apartment Communities • MG Properties Group • On My Own • PRO Unlimited, Inc. • Psynergy • Quality Telecom Consultants, Inc. • ReferralExchange • Richmond Police Dept. • Sacramento County • Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept. • San Francisco Police Dept. • San Francisco Sheriff's Dept. • San Jose Police Dept. • Santa Clara Sheriff’s Dept. • SCCSC • SearchPros Solutions • Sysco • Twin Rivers Unified School District • U.S. Army • U.S. Customs and Border Protection • Vivint Solar • Western Area Power Administration Join and share this event:   Eventbrite.com/sacjobs  

Newport Group has a great opportunity for a Business Analyst at our Folsom, CA office. S/he will document business and functional requirements, develop, modify, test and implement new operational processes, and IT systems enhancements, document and support application modules for internal and external use, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Act as the primary project liaison between business users and technical teams. Identify, analyze and translate business Product Owners needs into written project definitions, user stories, and acceptance criteria for new application development or enhancement requests. Work with Product Owners to help translate business needs into a groomed product backlog. As a team member on an Agile Scrum project team the Business Analyst will partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and team members including development, database resources, report writers, quality assurance associates, and technical writers in the development of web based applications and reporting to serve the needs of external and internal partners. Work with project managers, other business analysts, development resources, and quality assurance team members through the Agile Scrum process to help “shepherd” a project from start to final implementation. Assist the Scrum Master during the Agile Release Planning and Sprint Planning meetings to make updates to the user stories and acceptance criteria on the fly. Collaborate with external vendors on specific design projects or product acquisitions as necessary. Assist in the Quality Assurance and Story Acceptance testing of user interfaces for applications, other application enhancements and with application outputs such as reports. Assist with coordination of the Sprint Review process with the Scrum Master and Team Members to obtain acceptance from the Product Owner for functionality developed during the Sprint. Collaborate and communicate with other business analysts and leaders to coordinate cross project initiatives and activities. Up to twice per quarter on weekends, the Business Analyst will participate in the release process to help coordinate implementation steps, answer last minute questions and to perform post production installation testing. Partner with technical documentation to assist with the review of release notes, system documentation, user documentation and other training materials. Assist Quality Assurance and Application Support associates to resolve issues and/or questions with internal applications as well as monitor and coordinate the resolution of any project related support issues. Maintain current awareness of internal systems, industry trends and applicable technologies.   ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Strong interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills are required to be successful. Ability to create positive and professional business relationships with both internal and external clients. Ability to effectively initiate action, collaborate with others, and drive action items to resolution. Be adept at time management and be comfortable working on multiple projects. Analytical, problem solving, planning, and organizational skills are required to be effective. Ability to quickly understand and adapt existing internal business process knowledge into documentation required to support a diverse mix of technology projects and system enhancements. Desire and ability to learn complicated concepts and formulate that knowledge into action plans Strong understanding of dynamic web development and database technologies. Experience in the Retirement Services Industry desirable QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university 2 - 5 years of total experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong analytical skills Experience working with end users in a business analyst or support role Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) designation desirable.

Newport Group is has a great opportunity for an  Operations Specialist in the Trading group. This employee is responsible for participating in the daily trading and fund change processes within Operations. Qualified candidates should be highly organized with a strong attention to detail and have the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of accuracy.  The Operations Specialist will participate in the daily trade submission/monitoring process and in a rotation of nightly monitoring of price files imports, releasing of trades, and problem resolution (typically once per week). S/he will complete daily share reconciliation reports for multiple custodians. Will coordinate and perform fund changes. Includes fund review, distributing proper disclosures and the actual completion of the event in our recordkeeping system.  The successful candidate will monitor negative balances, troubleshoot daily trade rejects and settlement issues. S/he will analyze inefficiencies within the team and suggest potential solutions. As well as assess risk in daily operations and escalate when appropriate. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience. 2-3 years of related experience in qualified retirement plan environment, or related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to train and assess the work of others. Must be highly organized with strong attention to detail and solid prioritization skills. Excellent client services and interpersonal skills. Solid analytical, financial, time management and problem resolution skills. Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of accuracy. Must be focused and driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Knowledge of Relius and/or DST systems a plus but not required Successful completion of ASPPA or NIPA examinations/credentials a plus

Newport Group has a great opportunity for a Operations Specialist. The Operations Specialist is responsible for processing retirement plan participant accounts. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for general accounting, finance, and mathematics. A basic understanding of mutual funds and other investments is preferred. The Operations Specialist will process retirement plan payroll files including plan participant contributions, distributions and loan payments as well as disbursement requests via custodian websites.  Successful candidates will assist with special projects as needed and identify process improvements to create efficiencies. The role utilizes various databases which house retirement plan information and works extensively with MS Excel and Word.  Additional responsibilities will include managing mutual fund processing.   Requirements: Able to escalate questions and issues as appropriate to management, yet able to use solid business judgment. Able to work in a team environment. Strong attention to detail. Problem solving skills. Self-motivated. Highly organized.

Sales Professional Career Opportunities Colonial Life is a company that recruits by discovering like-minded people who fit into our culture, have a desire to help others and are driven to achieve success, both personally and professionally.  There are opportunities for the right people to join us in various levels of the organization. Our sales roles range from entry-level business to business account representatives to benefits counselors who sit down one-on-one with employees and explain their coverage. In addition, for people looking to recruit and develop a team of sales professionals, we offer assistant and district management positions for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners.   The best part is, no matter what your professional background is or what your career goals are, you can join a thriving company and grow right along with us as an independent agent. What we are looking for in new team members: Results-oriented, driven self-starters Motivated, positive team builders A  commitment to excellence in all that you do A customer-service oriented mindset Competitive leaders Previous sales experience preferred, but not required Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus Life and Health licensed is required to move forward, but we can help you earn one if you aren’t already licensed What you can expect from our company: Accountability to the promises we make to our team members and our customers Integrity in all that we do Access to comprehensive training programs for you and your team members Competitive compensation that consists of commissions, bonuses and potentially renewals for life Additional incentives including world-class travel and national contests with opportunities to win cash, weekend trips and more A dedicated team of employees located in your territory committed to helping you recruit, train and manage your business If this sounds like something you want to learn more about, we’d love to speak with you about these opportunities. Please submit your information below and we will follow up to get the conversation started and help you discover the career opportunity that’s best for you. All Colonial Life sales roles are independent contractor positions. 

Newport Group has a great opportunity for a Administrator in our ESOP group. The ESOP Administrator will be responsible for reviewing census information and determination of eligibility, reconciliation of trust asset, compliance testing under code sections 404, 415, 410(b), and 416, allocation of employer contributions and posting of other participant activity to individual accounts and preparation and review of Form 5500 and related schedules S/he will update all information into recordkeeping system DST, allocate investment gains/losses, allocate employer contributions and forfeitures, and balance summary of accounts to trust assets. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business related equivalent or the equivalent of related experience in the administration of retirement plans ASPPA designation a plus Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Must have strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills Must have a demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations with the ability to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment

Newport Group has a great opportunity for a Team Leader, Client Services. The Team Leader will supervise the activities of the team to provide full service retirement plan recordkeeping and within the established quality standards. In addition, this position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the team. S/he will manage the work-flow activities of staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction and budgetary guidelines. Facilitate communication and provide technical guidance to staff. Train, develop and review the work of new staff members. Resolve escalated issues and demonstrate proactive solution-based approach to enhance client relations. In addition, the Team Leader will manage team member issues, absences and special requests. Make procedural change requests or clarifications and then implements in the department. The Team Leader will be responsible for quality control and timely delivery of client work. Participate in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures. Remain current on regulations and new pension laws. Participate in cross-functional projects, manage staff member’s performance and productivity. Ensure staffing levels are appropriate to workload, effectively manages time off requests. Identify areas of opportunity for staff members and provide training/feedback on an ongoing basis. Conduct effective team meetings, attend routine meetings with LOB leader and communicate expectations effectively with staff members. Works closely with Human Resources with on recruiting, counseling of employees, and recommendations for termination of employment. Facilitates all aspects of the Performance Management cycle including conducting annual reviews and establishing meaningful and relevant performance objectives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience. 5-7 years of related experience in qualified retirement plan environment, or related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to train and assess the work of others. Must be highly organized with strong attention to detail and solid prioritization skills. Excellent client services and interpersonal skills. Solid analytical, financial, time management and problem resolution skills. Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of accuracy. Must be focused and driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines. Strong Microsoft Office Knowledge of Relius Admin system, DST, PC applications and File formats a plus Successful completion of ASPPA or NIPA examinations/credentials a plus

Can you initiate, nurture and bring value to business relationships? Are you looking to join a company where smart ideas and hard work pays off? Apply today! Your role Our Operations Team is seeking a Business Development Associate to help build and strengthen our relationships with our partners. While we are looking for a well-rounded, jack-of-all-trades type, you will primarily be responsible for building new partnerships with and ensuring that our new relationships with our real estate agents start off on the right foot. These partnerships are integral to our business, and a well-established relationship with them will be the driver of our future growth. You will need to understand every part of the business cycle from the perspective of the real estate agents and be able to explain to them how we can both benefit best from our working relationship. Since the real estate agents are located throughout the country, your conversations will be on the phone from our Natomas office. What we expect from you Be passionate, proactive and well-spoken Take pride in your work and have great attention to detail Have customer service experience Proven ability to work with targets/quotas Can show a high level of self-motivation Flexibility - both when it comes to changes around you and on the phone when interacting with agents of different backgrounds Phone Etiquette - be pleasant, think quick on your feet and be to the point Willingness to keep learning and absorb the company's culture Can remember a lot of new information and is able to multi-task Is computer savvy combined with fast and accurate typing skills Is able to focus and has a good common sense Must obtain California real estate license within 270 days of hire (company paid) What we offer A very competitive salary: $34,000 - $37,500 annually plus a yearly discretionary bonus Rapid salary growth based on upward mobility Paid Holidays and 3 weeks paid vacation 401(k) plan with company matching contributions Medical, Dental, Vision plans Warm, fun, welcoming and startup-like work environment A well built and engaging training program that will advance your career Great events, like our Holiday parties and quarterly team-building extravaganzas (including plenty of food and drinks, of course!) Weekly catered lunches, healthy snacks, guest speakers, friendly competitions and more No drama and no requests for overtime About ReferralExchange ReferralExchange is a San Francisco based tech company that combines cutting-edge algorithmic approaches with a dedication to exceptional customer service. We connect home buyers and sellers with the top three real estate agents that best match their needs. Our sophisticated data and customer support teams analyze our network of 40,000 agents from leading firms to find the best match. We are a medium-size company with a small company feel and small company growth opportunities. We have a strong core business that is fueling our innovation and helps us expand our business even farther. We are a highly collaborative team. Our weekly schedule sets aside time for us to meet and discuss projects or issues we are currently working on and solicit help from the group. Showing initiative and solving problems are expected in our company, and we compensate accordingly. We cultivate a ‘work hard. play hard’ mentality which means that the challenges can be great and you might work up a sweat, but we have fun together and respect your personal time.

The leader of the Communication Services organization works collaboratively as a peer with other leaders of core services of the infrastructure reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.  The role is responsible for all aspects of the communication infrastructure.  Preferred location is San Mateo, Rancho Cordova, CA or St Petersburg, Florida. This strategic leader will be responsible for effectively understanding business needs, dynamically work with the business, technology peers, external partners and communication staff members to set direction and lead the organization to sustain and grow this critical element of Franklin Templeton’s communication/computing infrastructure.  It is an exciting opportunity for an individual with the right balance of both technical and business competencies.  The environment is fast paced, fun and very dynamic; rapidly changing to meet the growing needs of products and services across the Investment Management industry. The aspects include but are not limited to, research and development, architecture, engineering, build/implementation management and ongoing operational support.  The team follows a plan, build and run support methodology to scale, sustain and expand the communication services of the company.  The team is responsible for all aspects of the global communications infrastructure (which include: Network & Data Services, Voice Services, and Communication & Conferencing Services). Under these core services, there are over 8 sub-services that global business users depend on each day to operate the business.  The leader of this unit is responsible for the ongoing operation and management of these services and sub-services; keeping current and aligned to business needs through clear journey maps, progressive iteration and innovation of the latest advancements in communication technologies. Global team geographically dispersed.  Skills range from Architects, Engineers, Project and Operational Support Resources.  The new leader will have the opportunity to re-evaluate the existing structure and make adjustments to the structure as needed moving forward to progress and mature the services of this dynamic organization.  Leader will have 5 to 7 direct reports and will manage a global team of 50 skilled communications professionals.

Focus: FTT – Global Information Security You will report to the Manager of Global Information Security, the Manager of Security Risk and Awareness will provide team oversight and global responsibility for the Security Risk and Awareness Program, including Awareness Roundtables and Training, Simulated Phishing and education, as well as vulnerability assessment trend analysis and reporting.  You will lead security initiatives including business engagements and eGRC maturity.  You will develop and lead a high-performing team of 6+ Security Analysts resolving more complex issues while exercising independent judgment.  This role also provides leadership and manages the planning and delivery of Security Projects and Initiatives. Collaborates with cross-functional leadership in the business and technology to plan for and manage short to mid-term objectives, and provides input into strategy for the department. Responsibilities include: Scope of Day-to-Day Management (People, Impact & Accountability): Manages day-to-day activities for a team of individual contributors - May provide input to strategy/roadmap for the department - Utilizes depth of knowledge to provide guidance and direction to the team - Collaborates with cross-functional leadership to ensure day-to-day needs are met. Product, Operational Management, and Service Delivery: Works with a team, under the direction of leadership, to identify opportunities for and potential barriers to process and/or product improvement within area of accountability, and may make recommendations accordingly - May manage initiatives and/or security projects. Communication/Leadership:  Communicates effectively through various outlets.  Ability to present to large groups on video and in person. Ability to speak comfortably with Leadership on a daily basis. Talent Management: Leads and provides recommendations on the hiring of (internal and external) individual contributors - Provides ongoing feedback to support staff development and performance - Motivates and engages individuals and team. Actively applies project management principals, skills, experience and best practices. Contributes subject matter expertise in assigned area as the lead. Creates project proposals, design documents, and extensive documentation.  Communicates globally cross functionally in business terms, not technology terms.  Negotiates cross-functionally as necessary. Understands and anticipates barriers and proactively coordinates and/or collaborates with assigned resources and key stakeholders.   Analyzes and makes recommendations to increase efficiency, compatibil, ty and improvement of workflow the organization. Establish metrics and measurements demonstrating program effectiveness. Stay abreast of new and emerging technologies, threats and processes. Make and influence technical and business decisions Recruit, develop and mentor a team of talented, highly motivated staff Develop opportunities for cross-team effectiveness and remove organizational barriers for strong teamwork, collaboration, and excellent service delivery For immediate consideration, forward your resume to Randy Danielian at randy.danielian@franklintempleton.com

Responsibilities include: Provides input to routine & exceptional decisions regarding processes / systems issues, utilizing depth of knowledge/technical expertise to provide guidance and direction to teams. Escalates where manager input required. Ensure that all daily work is performed in accordance with department policy and procedural guidelines.  Ensure that daily NAVs are completed accurately and timely by the team.  Supervises day-to-day activities for the team, and ensure timely completion and accurate dissemination of information. Ensure that all periodic tasks are completed accurately, reviewed and provided to appropriate parties as necessary by required deadlines. Review of KPIs (key performance indicators) and or MORs (management operating reports) as per department requirements Acknowledge requests and liaise with Investment Accounting to ensure external and internal audit requests are completed timely and identified issues are resolved for applicable funds.  Liaise with all key stakeholders that rely on Investment Accounting Services hand-offs Review and ensure all Investment Accounting Services policy and procedure documentations are updated as required. Attend meetings with business partners and projects as required Support the Manager in recruitment initiatives, including conducting interviews and carrying out inductions where appropriate Support the Manager in ensuring that the Performance Management process is completed by conducting staff appraisals and ensuring timely feedback is provided to staff. Provides ongoing feedback to support staff development and performance. Works with manager to identify high potential and top performing staff and makes plans to stretch/develop these individuals further.   Liaise with HR where appropriate on staff related issues ensuring employee policies and procedures are adhered to. Support the Manager to ensuring team has Training & Competency criteria and T & C is captured in yearly IPPs. Works with team, under direction of leadership, to identify opportunities for and potential barriers to process and/or product improvement within area of accountability, and may make recommendations accordingly. Suggest improvements to departmental workflows, review internal policies and procedures and update as required. Leverage and adopt global best practice where feasible. Coordinate and facilitate Investment Accounting Services projects by creating and maintaining project status communications Provide leadership, expertise and technical support in the completion of departmental projects. Is aware of operational risks for own department, understands and implements the use of key controls, including the enforcement of departmental policies/procedures. Understands the impact of operational risk upstream and downstream. Contributes suggestions to improve control environment and manage risks. Represents department in cross department projects as subject matter expert, identifying issues and solutions. May lead department level projects.

Responsibilities include: Conduct proactive sales presentations to top and 2nd tier producers highlighting the FT products and services. Discuss how the FT tools and services can meet the reps needs based on the reps’ acquired profile information. Assist with territory and firm-wide campaigns through proactive contact and relationship building with clients. Presentation and territory development. Assist in the development and management of territory business plans focused on top and second tier producers. Create and tailor sales ideas and presentations based on broker profiles and channel focus. Create and analyze firm sales and asset reports to determine territory opportunities. Travel to territory as necessary. Participate in new and existing training programs to enhance performance and further career development. Mentor new & existing internal wholesalers and sales associates Qualifications   Ideal candidates will have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Series 7 required. Series 63 required with training provided for eligible. Two to three years equivalent sales or service experience In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

Responsibilities include:  Liaison between business groups, technical/development teams and key stakeholders all of which are kept abreast of all project progress and issues. Assess meeting requirements in advance (agendas, scheduling meetings, prepare and distribution of minutes) and following up on meeting action items.  Tracks the status of various GPS projects/initiatives to ensure timely decisions are projects/initiatives of changing circumstances and resource availability, coordinates with different business units, prepares project documentation, project plans, project presentations and reports for senior management.  Serves as a backup for internal project teams and ensure that projects are on schedule and the deliverables are met. Efficiently and accurately performs monitoring and analysis functions for the various projects.  Tracks the status of various projects to ensure timelines and deliverables are met Produces and distributes project documentation and project plans Assist in the resolution of various product and project related issues that arise Provide project support to the Senior Manager Performs monitoring and analysis functions for the various projects Serves as a backup contact for internal project teams as designated Assesses meeting requirements in advance which includes agendas, meeting rooms, teleconferencing, and distributing meeting minutes Works with GPS colleagues and business partners, coordinate the development and management of the annual global product pipeline and contingency planning process inclusive of managing the database, quarterly and ad-hoc reporting and ensuring the accuracy of the pipeline information throughout the year. Participate in analysis and interpretation of product strategy findings within the product pipeline development framework.  Participate in leveraging resources of Finance, Sales, Legal, Marketing, Fund Administration and other relevant departments to maximize the impact of Global Product Strategy efforts. Possess a clear understanding of the needs and characteristics of various target audiences, including key distinctions between distribution channels and product vehicles.  Coordinate and maintain the annual product pipeline planning process and calendar Works with Product Development and Implementation teams to ensure the product pipeline database is accurate and up to date throughout the year Produces annual and quarterly global product pipeline reports and metrics Assist in the preparation and development of the annual product pipeline presentation to the Executive Committee Prepare other special and ad hoc reports and presentations as required Contribute ideas and assist in the development of creative content for product strategy communication materials and presentations Build PowerPoint presentation production for product strategy and division’s executive Develop quarterly presentations (strategic messages, themes, and metrics) on division’s achievements which are delivered to executive and senior leaders Deliver information to business partners and GPS colleagues in an efficient and user-friendly fashion by creating engaging content as well as contributing ideas to designing content

Newport Group has a great opportunity for a Principal for our Compensation Consulting team. The Principal will be responsible for generating increased revenue through leads that come about from strategic relationships. Lead and Design projects involving increasing marketplace visibility and brand familiarity with Newport Group’s name. In addition, the Principal will lead teams working on assigned projects to ensure completion with a high level of technical and professional accuracy. Assist Team Members with research on difficult questions or escalated issues. Establish strong relationships with current and prospective clients. Lead teams on coordinating all aspects of project design with clients. S/he will work towards resolutions in response to escalated client issues and demonstrates proactive solution-based approach to enhance client relations. Support client consulting projects through management of teams performing market pricing, job evaluation, regression analysis, salary structure design, cost analyses, and report preparation. Ensure team members meet very high standards for customer service, technical and communication skills. Qualifications: Master’s Degree or MBA preferred CCP Certification Experience with MarketPay 7-10 years of combined and increasingly complex experience with the following: Compensation program design Executive pay practices Benchmarking pay practices Performance management