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. Multiple openings are available.

Responsibilities

• Complete and support the work outlined for 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.
• Handle plan administration, compliance, and testing for identified 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 consultation support to Plan Consultants when 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.
• 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 performing 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 operation needs, including related ERISA compliance matters.
• Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification upon meeting eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• QKA designation.
• Involvement or work toward associates QPA designation.
• Prior experience with plan administration software (e.g., FT Williams or ASC).

Compensation & Benefits

• National average salary range: $65,000 - $95,000 (exclusive of bonuses and benefits).
• Actual salary offered may vary based on factors including location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. Candidates are not expected to begin at the top of the range, though exceptions may occur case-by-case.
• Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc.

Location

• Nationwide (partnering with advisors in all 50 states).