Compliance Analyst, Specialization

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Associate with expertise in ERISA and retirement plans. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, supporting audits, and working closely with Plan Consultants to resolve issues. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, contributing to the organization's commitment to quality and integrity. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to clients across the nation. If you're passionate about compliance and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of ERISA experience in the retirement industry preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IRS, DOL, and ERISA regulations.
• Prepare annual valuation and compliance reports for clients.
• Support Plan Consultants in resolving operational issues.

Skills

ERISA compliance

Financial data analysis

Word

Excel

Outlook

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification

QKA designation

QPA designation

Tools

Relius

Job description

FuturePlan is the nation's largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm, Ascensus. Our roots go back decades, with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service, innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry's largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com.

Section 1: Position Summary

Compliance position that has an advanced understanding of all plan types and facilitates more complex interactions with the Plan Consultants.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to successfully complete and support the work outlined for the Compliance Associate roles
• Reads and comprehends retirement plan provisions from plan documents, summaries of plan provisions, and related plan materials to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Understands, considers and applies legislation and regulations, including but not limited to IRS, DOL, and ERISA, when preparing, analyzing and interpreting information
• Supports DOL, IRS, and Large plan audits
• Supports the Plan Consultants in resolving operational and compliance issues related to qualified plans
• Is responsible for plan administration, compliance and testing for identified blocks of business
• Tracks and monitors job progress to ensure that all necessary data is requested and received in order to meet compliance deadlines
• Prepares annual valuation and compliance reports for Clients
• Provides detailed consultations with Plan Consultant in drafting plan documents, plan amendments, and other legal documents
• Supports and completes assigned quality assurance reviews
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Supervision

• N/A

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years of prior ERISA experience in the retirement industry preferred
• 3 - 5 years of experience in analysis of financial data required
• Strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, manage tasks and meet in connection with business operations, including related ERISA compliance matters
• Associate holds Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification upon meeting eligibility requirements
• QKA designation preferred
• Involvement or work towards associates QPA designation preferred
• Prior experience with plan administration software, i.e. Relius

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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