Ascensus, which provides retirement and college savings plans, said it plans to hire almost 400 employees by the end of 2022.
Given the growth the company expects over the next 15 months, it is planning to hire staffers in the areas of technology, client services, operations, sales, marketing, compliance and general management. The employees will be added in all four of the company’s businesses — retirement, government savings, health and benefits, and FuturePlan by Ascensus.
“Ascensus is generating outstanding sales momentum as a tech-enabled solutions provider, and our wins in the marketplace are creating significantly greater opportunities to recruit and retain the best talent across our businesses,” David Musto, the company’s president and CEO, said in a release.
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The deal will see the global alts giant snap up the fintech firm, which has struggled to gain traction among advisors over the years, for up to $200 million
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