Remote Retirement Plan Compliance Analyst

Overview

This compliance position requires an advanced understanding of retirement plan types and supports more complex interactions with Plan Consultants. The organization has several openings for this role.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete and support work assigned to Compliance Associate roles
• Read and interpret 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
• Manage plan administration, compliance, and testing for assigned blocks of business
• Track and monitor work progress to ensure necessary data is requested, received, and ready to meet compliance deadlines
• Prepare annual valuation and compliance reports for clients
• Provide detailed consultation support to 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
• 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 deadlines, including related ERISA compliance matters
• Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification (upon meeting eligibility requirements)

Preferred Qualifications

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

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, and may be above or below the range. 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
  • Paid-Time-Off

Location

Partnership with advisors across all 50 states.