Director of ERISA Compliance

Ladders

United States

Remote

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Financial wellness tools

Mental health support

Fertility benefits

Student loan resources

Remote work stipend

Team-building events

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Director of ERISA Compliance to own and elevate the compliance strategy for ERISA retirement plan operations. The role focuses on governance, controls, and regulatory readiness, with a data-driven, tech-enabled approach to scalable compliance.

The position is remote and offers a competitive annual compensation. Ideal candidates bring deep ERISA expertise, leadership experience, and a proven ability to implement technology-driven compliance solutions across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

10+ years of ERISA compliance experience including 5+ years in leadership roles.
Current ERISA-related professional certifications (QKA, QPA, RPF, or equivalent).
Proven track record leveraging technology for compliance efficiency.
Experience with 401(k) plan administration and fiduciary oversight.
Strong ability to develop compliance frameworks that drive measurable results.
Exceptional communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
Data-driven approach to compliance management.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the compliance program for ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations.
Modernize compliance workflows and build cross-functional feedback loops.
Develop technology-driven compliance frameworks for scalability.
Drive technology-enabled initiatives to improve compliance health.
Design automated compliance monitoring systems.
Build operational dashboards to track SLAs and regulatory deadlines.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

Skills

ERISA compliance

Leadership

Data-driven

Communication

Governance

Regulatory readiness

Technology-enabled compliance

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director of ERISA Compliance to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This leader will own the compliance strategy for ERISA-related retirement plan operations, with a focus on strengthening governance, controls, and regulatory readiness. The role will modernize compliance workflows, build scalable monitoring capabilities, and help ensure alignment across internal partners in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical compliance expertise with a data-driven, technology-enabled approach to driving operational excellence.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the compliance program for ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations
Modernize compliance workflows and build cross-functional feedback loops
Develop technology-driven compliance frameworks for scalability
Drive technology-enabled initiatives to improve compliance health
Design automated compliance monitoring systems
Build operational dashboards to track SLAs and regulatory deadlines
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory alignment

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in ERISA compliance, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
Current ERISA-related professional certifications (QKA, QPA, RPF, or equivalent)
Proven track record of leveraging technology for compliance efficiency
Experience with 401(k) plan administration and fiduciary oversight
Strong ability to develop compliance frameworks that drive measurable results
Exceptional communication skills for diverse stakeholders
Data-driven approach to compliance management

Benefits