Remote Retirement Plan Compliance Analyst

Overview

This compliance role requires an advanced understanding of retirement plan types and supports more complex interactions with Plan Consultants. The position includes compliance, testing, plan administration, and preparation of client-facing valuation and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Complete and support the work associated with Compliance Associate roles
• Read and comprehend retirement plan provisions from plan documents, summaries of plan provisions, and related plan materials to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Understand, consider, and apply legislation and regulations (including IRS, DOL, and ERISA) when preparing, analyzing, and interpreting information
• Support DOL, IRS, and Large plan audits
• Support Plan Consultants in resolving operational and compliance issues related to qualified plans
• Manage plan administration, compliance, and testing for assigned blocks of business
• Track and monitor job progress to ensure all necessary data is requested and received to meet compliance deadlines
• Prepare annual valuation and compliance reports for clients
• Provide detailed consultations with Plan Consultants in drafting plan documents, plan amendments, and other legal documents
• Support and complete assigned quality assurance reviews
• Protect, secure, and properly handle all confidential data to prevent unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to the employer or clients
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 to 8+ years of hands-on retirement plan testing experience
• Experience doing Employer Calculations
• Experience with Form 5500s and other relevant documents
• Experience with cash basis and/or trust accounting
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail; ability to prioritize, manage tasks, and meet business operations and ERISA compliance-related deadlines
• Associate holds Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification upon meeting eligibility requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• QKA designation preferred but not required
• Involvement or work toward associates QPA designation preferred
• Prior experience with plan administration software (e.g., FT Williams or ASC)

Compensation & Benefits

• National average salary: $65,000 - $95,000 (exclusive of any bonuses and benefits)
• Actual salary offered may vary based on factors including location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. The employer does not anticipate candidates will begin at the top of the range, though it may occur on a case-by-case basis.
• Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off

Location

• Across all 50 states (partnered with advisors in all 50 states).