Entry-Level Retirement Operations Associate, (CRS)

Based in Springdale, Ohio, CRS team prides themselves on helping clients reach their retirement objectives with creative solutions and plans that are tailored to their unique needs. CRS is an operating partner of Strongpoint Partners, a leading tech-enabled financial services retirement platform backed by Shore Capital Partners (SCP).

The Retirement Operations Associate will support the daily administrative functions of retirement plan operations. This role focuses on data entry, document preparation, and assisting with basic plan processing tasks, specifically assisting with participant loans & distributions.

This is an entry-level role; no prior experience in retirement plans or finance is required; you will receive structured training to build foundational knowledge of retirement plans and administrative processes, with opportunities to grow into more advanced responsibilities over time.

PLEASE NOTE: While our preference is for this position to be based in our Cincinnati Tri-County office, we are open to considering remote candidates who are the right fit for the role. Remote employees must be located within the Eastern or Central time zones to ensure alignment with business hours and team collaboration.

• →Perform general administrative and clerical duties related to retirement plan operations
• →Enter, update, and maintain accurate data in internal systems and spreadsheets
• →Work extensively with Microsoft Excel and Word for reports, tracking, and documentation
• →Assist in drafting retirement plan documents and support new business onboarding activities
• →Process benefit distributions for terminated employees in accordance with plan rules
• →Review information for accuracy and completeness
• →Organize and maintain electronic and physical files
• →Support team members with special projects as assigned
• →Communicate professionally with internal team members and external contacts as needed
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required (any major considered; math/finance majors preferred)
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Professional and dependable work ethic
• Strong interest in administrative or operations-based work
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly