Compliance Manager, Defined Contribution - India

Ascensus; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match programs

Job summary

Ascensus, a leading technology and service platform, seeks professionals with retirement plan recordkeeping expertise in Chennai. The role emphasizes compliance testing, trust accounting, and Form 5500 administration, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Ideal candidates will manage census data, develop SLAs, and drive process improvements while maintaining high standards of client service and reliability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven project management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and ask questions when needed.
• Flexible in work culture (Day/Night shift on business needs).

Responsibilities

• Experience in retirement plan recordkeeping/administration with knowledge of IRS and DOL.
• Expert knowledge of compliance testing, trust accounting and Form 5500 for 401(k) administration.
• Monitor receipt of census information to completion of compliance tests, trust accounting and Form 5500 reporting and timely delivery to client.
• Proven leadership, management and direct supervisory skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Develop SLAs, lead process development and improvements; identify root causes and implement organizational change management.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Fraud awareness

Job description

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Roles & Responsibility:

• Experience in retirement plan recordkeeping/administration with knowledge of IRS and Department of Labor.
• Expert knowledge of compliance Testing, Trust Accounting and Form 5500 of 401K and administration.
• Preferably ASPPA certified or equivalent.
• Monitor receipt of Census information to completion of Compliance Tests, Trust Accounting and Form 5500 reporting and being delivered to client on a timely basis.
• Proven leadership, management, and direct supervisory skills.
• High level written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Develop SLAs, lead process development and improvement Understanding root cause / identifying control breaks Implementation and Organizational Change Management skills.

Education and Skill Requirement:

• Proven Project Management Skills
• Coordinate the successful training and instruction of new associates
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, ask right questions, and seek help when appropriates
• Flexibility in work culture (Example – She/he should be flexible in Day/Night shift based on business requirement)
• Be aware of employment fraud.
• All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses.

We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website. Ascensus helps millions of people save for a better future.

What makes any career at Ascensus so rewarding?

• Collaborative, idea-sharing environment
• Professional Development with in-house training and tuition reimbursement
• Generous reward programs
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution up to $1,100
• 401(k) & 529 college savings match programs
• Volunteer and charitable-giving programs
• Business casual dress