Sr. Beneficiary Relationship Manager (BRM)

As a Senior Beneficiary Relationship Manager (BRM), you will be responsible for guiding beneficiaries through the settlement process, ensuring a seamless, empathetic, and efficient experience. You will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned beneficiaries, assisting them with understanding their options, completing necessary paperwork, and resolving any questions or concerns throughout the settlement journey.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a portfolio of assigned beneficiaries, providing personalized support tailored to their individual needs.
• Coordinate and monitor the settlement process, ensuring all steps are completed accurately and on time.
• Documenting customer interactions in applicable workflow programs.
• Generally, handle more complex, high dollar beneficiary cases.
• Serve as the primary liaison, answering inquiries and providing clear explanations of settlement options and procedures.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with beneficiaries to ensure understanding and progress.
• Assist beneficiaries in completing required forms and gathering necessary documentation.
• Address and resolve any challenges or delays in the settlement process, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to remove barriers to settlement.
• Educate beneficiaries about their entitlements and guide them in making informed decisions.
• Advocate on behalf of beneficiaries when issues arise that require additional support or attention.

Educational Requirements

University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

8IC

Required Skills:

• Must have FINRA Licenses: Series 6 or 7 AND Series 63
• 5+ years of experience in case management, customer service, or a related role.
• Home state Life & Health insurance license. (Can complete within 120 days of hire date.)

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the insurance, financial services, or legal industry.
• Knowledge of estate or beneficiary settlement processes.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.

Related SkillsAdaptability, Automation, Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Critical Thinking, Customer Engagement, Digital Savviness, Problem Solving, TIAA Products/Services Acumen

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-10-30Base Pay Range: $64,300/yr - $90,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

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