Sr. Support Training Associate

EMPOWER OVERVIEW
Empower is shaking up an outdated financial system by providing real opportunity for our customers: the opportunity to get the cash they need, to access fair credit, and to change their financial story. Today, we're helping millions of people find financial security through machine learning models that evaluate creditworthiness using a more inclusive lens and mobile-first products: Cash Advance, Thrive line of credit, and Petal credit cards. Tomorrow? Creating even more financial paths for our customers (and their wallets) to succeed.
This year, Empower ranked #65 on Inc. 5000's Fastest-Growing Private Companies list - our third year in a row cracking the top 100 - and was named by Forbes as one of the 25 Next Billion-Dollar Startups for 2024. Empower was also featured by Forbes on America's Best Startup Employers list in 2023, and our Thrive line of credit product was named by Fast Company as one of 2022's Next Big Things in Tech.
Empower is backed by Sequoia Capital, Blisce, and Icon Ventures. Ready to grow your impact and accelerate your career? Take a look at our open roles - we can't wait to meet you.
THE EMPOWER WAY
Great Expectations: We come up with bold, audacious goals for ourselves and go all out for impact
Owner Mindset: We give every employee latitude to act independently, make smart choices, and move the business forward
Spirited Debate: We love skeptics and seek counter opinions to challenge our personal assumptions and expand our view
Customer Obsession: We listen to understand, empathize, and create a memorable, rewarding experience for our community
Inclusive Collaboration: We believe diverse teams make the best decisions, and we strive to give diverse voices a seat at the table
No Jerks Allowed: We value our relationships and take the time to build trust and connection and communicate respectfully
WHAT EMPOWER OFFERS
Competitive salary
Generous equity package
Full healthcare benefits
Technology expense reimbursement
Work from anywhere
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Sr. Support Training Assoicate will support the team's training and development, with the primary goal of improving training quality and team performance post-training. You will work within the Customer Support team and collaborate with cross-functional teams (such as Product, Escalations, Compliance). In addition, you will escalate leading trends and drivers and engage proactively with the team to help improve the customer experience.
Empower is a remote-first company. We drive connectivity through regular company offsites. Travel for company offsites is expected at a minimum 2 times a year.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Training Manager to develop training content and assist with training and nesting.
• Work closely with support leadership to improve the support team's efficiency and quality performance.
• Become a subject matter expert on all Empower Products, Resources, and Instructional materials.
• Become knowledgeable of any pain points in Customer Support that our customers or team members are experiencing.
• Advocate for customers and team members from within the organization and drive changes that can improve their experience.
• Proactively look for ways to improve our processes, content, and the customer experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Motivated by Empower's mission and determined to create a seamless support experience for our customer base.
• 2-3 years in a customer support role, preferably in the fintech industry
• Demonstrated passion for the customer experience and the ability to solve problems with a short turnaround time for customers while maintaining a high level of empathy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics in easily understood, concise language
• Familiarity with banking regulations and payment processes; compliance is a plus
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally and globally
• Experience with content creation
• Experience with QA or training is a plus

At Empower, we hire for people that push themselves to understand others and seek out ways to challenge their personal assumptions. Our hope is that by fostering such an environment, we strengthen our business and relationships by putting people first. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workspace where everyone (regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristics) feels like they belong. Even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description, you should feel empowered to apply regardless!