Defined Contribution Compliance Testing Consultant

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern, PA is seeking a compliance testing professional to perform and review accurate defined contribution testing for our clients, and to establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes communicating test results, mentoring administrators, and maintaining current regulatory knowledge, with heavy data analysis and Excel usage in a hybrid work environment at Vanguard.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum three years of compliance testing experience as related to qualified defined contribution plans.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally to a variety of audiences, particularly on defined contribution nondiscrimination and compliance testing issues.
• Excellent data analysis and technology skills including ability to work extensively in Excel.
• Demonstrated analytical/problem solving skills related primarily to regulatory issues.
• Ability to assess problem situations and apply technical knowledge to propose and deliver accurate solutions for general and complex compliance testing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and process multiple issues simultaneously.
• Ability to oversee the completion of tasks by multiple personnel for assigned clients.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments as related to defined contribution plans.
• Knowledge of record keeping database and compliance/nondiscrimination testing tools.

Responsibilities

• To perform and review accurate compliance testing and analysis functions for Vanguard's defined contribution compliance testing clients.
• To establish and maintain relationships and communicate with internal and external clients at various levels to perform compliance related tasks, discuss compliance related issues and communicate compliance test results.
• To assist management in the oversight and coaching of a team of administrators in the performance of compliance testing and analysis and testing responsibilities.
• To develop and maintain technical skills and regulatory knowledge consistent with compliance testing functions.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nondiscrimination testing tools

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• To perform and review accurate compliance testing and analysis functions for Vanguard's defined contribution compliance testing clients.
• To establish and maintain relationships and communicate with internal and external clients at various levels to perform compliance related tasks, discuss compliance related issues and communicate compliance test results.
• To assist management in the oversight and coaching of a team of administrators in the performance of compliance testing and analysis and testing responsibilities.
• To develop and maintain technical skills and regulatory knowledge consistent with compliance testing functions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum three years of compliance testing experience as related to qualified defined contribution plans.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally to a variety of audiences, particularly on defined contribution nondiscrimination and compliance testing issues.
• Excellent data analysis and technology skills including ability to work extensively in Excel.
• Demonstrated analytical/problem solving skills related primarily to regulatory issues.
• Ability to assess problem situations and apply technical knowledge to propose and deliver accurate solutions for general and complex compliance testing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and process multiple issues simultaneously.
• Ability to oversee the completion of tasks by multiple personnel for assigned clients.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments as related to defined contribution plans.
• Knowledge of record keeping database and compliance/nondiscrimination testing tools.

Special Factors

• Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

• At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
• To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients.
• To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives.
• To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team.
• From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

• Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.
• We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long‑term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
• Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer‑sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals.
• We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.