401 K Specialist

MOHR Talent; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Farmington, CT seeks a 401k Specialist to support plan sponsors and participants, manage retirement plans, and educate employees on options. This full-time, onsite role partners with firm leadership and advisors to maintain client relationships and ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of retirement services experience, ERISA knowledge, and securities qualifications; Series 66 required or in progress, with Series 7 achievable.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of retirement services experience with 401(k) plans.
• Experience supporting plan sponsors and participants.
• Ability to explain retirement options clearly to groups.

Responsibilities

• Support plan sponsors and participants with retirement plan questions and ongoing service.
• Coordinate with advisors and third party administrators on plan setup, design, and administration.
• Track employee eligibility, notices, deadlines, and client follow-up.
• Gather information for annual compliance testing and plan filings.
• Assist with plan reviews, fee benchmarking, and fiduciary oversight.
• Lead enrollment meetings and present retirement plan services to prospective clients.

Skills

Client relations

Plan administration

Presentation skills

ERISA knowledge

Series 66 (or in progress)

Job description

401 K Specialist

Farmington, Connecticut Direct Hire $97000 /

Job Description

401k Specialist

Farmington, CT | $95,000 to $105,000 annually | Full time | Onsite

About the Opportunity

A growing financial planning firm is seeking a 401k Specialist to help business owners manage their retirement plans and help employees understand their options.

This role offers direct collaboration with firm leadership, responsibility for existing client relationships, and a mix of retirement plan service, coordination, and group education.

What You’ll Do

• Support plan sponsors and participants with retirement plan questions and ongoing service.


• Coordinate with advisors and third party administrators on plan setup, design, and administration.


• Track employee eligibility, required notices, contribution deadlines, and client follow up.


• Gather information needed for annual compliance testing and retirement plan filings.


• Support plan reviews, fee benchmarking, and fiduciary oversight activities.


• Lead virtual and in person enrollment meetings and present retirement plan services to prospective clients.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of relevant retirement services experience, including hands on work with employer sponsored 401k plans.


• Experience supporting plan sponsors and participants.


• Experience presenting retirement information or financial offerings to groups.


• Working knowledge of ERISA and relevant IRS and Department of Labor requirements.


• Strong organization and the ability to explain complex information clearly.


• Series 66 and willingness to obtain Series 7 if not already held.


• Ability to work onsite five days per week and attend client presentations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plan design, benchmarking, or investment fiduciary support.


• QKA, QKC, or CPFA designation.

Why Consider This Role

• Work directly with firm leadership and advisors.


• Build ongoing relationships with business owners and employees.


• Apply your retirement expertise across client service, plan reviews, and education.

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