Director, Retirement Benefits & Strategy

ForFutures Financial, Planning, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Director of Retirement Benefits to lead the design, governance, administration, and optimization of retirement and financial wellness programs. You will partner with senior leadership to ensure competitive, compliant, and cost-effective plans with fiduciary accountability.

Reporting to Total Rewards leadership, you will guide retirement plan strategy for a large organization, overseeing investment oversight, vendor management, and regulatory compliance across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive retirement benefits experience, including significant responsibility for retirement plan design and administration.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing complex retirement programs in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop retirement strategy and plan design.
• Lead fiduciary governance and investment oversight.
• Oversee plan administration and compliance activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiations.
• Provide employee education on retirement and financial wellness.

Skills

Leadership

Fiduciary governance

ERISA compliance

Investment oversight

Plan operations

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business

Job description

First American is seeking a Director of Retirement Benefits to lead the design, governance, administration, and optimization of retirement and financial wellness programs. You will partner with senior leadership to ensure competitive, compliant, and cost-effective plans with fiduciary accountability.

Reporting to Total Rewards leadership, you will guide retirement plan strategy for a large organization, overseeing investment oversight, vendor management, and regulatory compliance across multiple