Remote Retirement Plan Compliance Analyst

Overview

This Compliance position involves an advanced understanding of retirement plan types and supports more complex interactions with Plan Consultants. Multiple openings are available.

Responsibilities

• Complete and support work associated with Compliance Associate roles
• Read and comprehend retirement plan provisions from plan documents, summaries of plan provisions, and related materials to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Understand, consider, and apply relevant legislation and regulations (including IRS, DOL, and ERISA) when preparing, analyzing, and interpreting information
• Support DOL, IRS, and large plan audits
• Assist Plan Consultants in resolving operational and compliance issues related to qualified plans
• Handle 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 when drafting plan documents, plan amendments, and other legal documents
• Support and complete assigned quality assurance reviews
• Protect, secure, and properly handle confidential data to prevent unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure that could result in harm to the organization or its 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
• Must have experience with 5500s and other relevant documents
• Experience with cash basis and/or trust accounting
• Strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize, manage tasks, and meet business operations needs, including related ERISA compliance matters
• Associate holds Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification upon meeting eligibility requirements

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

• National average salary range: $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 organization 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, and Paid-Time-Off

Location

• Partnering with advisors in all 50 states