IW Plan Compliance Associate

BOK Financial Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BOK Financial Corporation is seeking an IW Plan Compliance Associate in Houston to perform compliance services for qualified retirement plans of low to moderate complexity. You will apply retirement plan administration knowledge to prepare testing, reporting and corrections, serving as main client contact for plan sponsors.

The role requires independence with coaching, mentoring Analysts, and contributing to process improvements while expanding technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in retirement plan administration, compliance, trust or related work.
• Knowledge of IRS, DOL and ERISA rules for qualified plans.
• Ability to prepare and review compliance projects with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for assigned retirement plans and provide client support.
• Manage annual compliance activities for low to moderately complex plans.
• Review participant eligibility, compensation and contributions for compliance.
• Conduct nondiscrimination and allocation testing for plans.
• Identify issues and recommend corrective actions with senior team.
• Oversee Form 5500 filings, audit support and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Retirement plan admin

Compliance testing

IRS/ERISA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Recordkeeping systems

Trust accounting platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

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IW Plan Compliance Associate

Location: Houston -HOUS

Areas of Interest: Wealth Management; Accounting; Audit; Client Relationship Support

Pay Transparency Salary Range: Not Available

Application Deadline: 10/21/2026

BOK Financial Corporation Group includes BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund and Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas and BOK Financial®.

Bonus Type

BOKF Performance Plan (D02)

Summary

Our institutional wealth team focuses on managing and growing the financial assets of large organizations and entities, specializing in retirement plans and asset services, corporate trust, and reinsurance. We offer a wide range of services, including trust and investment management, retirement planning, investment consulting, and more, serving a diverse clientele such as corporate entities, foundations, and municipalities. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to provide tailored financial solutions, leveraging extensive industry knowledge to drive client success.

Job Description

The IW Plan Compliance Associate is responsible for performing compliance services for qualified retirement plans of low to moderate complexity. This position applies technical knowledge of retirement plan administration and governmental regulations to prepare compliance testing, government reporting, correction calculations, and related client deliverables.

The Associate serves as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients, develops working relationships with plan sponsors, and identifies issues requiring escalation. The position is expected to work independently with review and coaching, mentor Analysts, and contribute to departmental process improvements while continuing to expand technical knowledge.

Team Culture

Here at BOK Financial, we believe meaningful careers start with recognizing and prioritizing potential. We emphasize collaboration and professionalism to seamlessly address clients’ complex financial needs. Innovation and continuous learning are highly valued, encouraging team members to stay ahead of market trends and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our culture of mutual respect and trust focuses on everyone's contributions, enabling us to create and adapt customized strategies that grow with our clients' needs.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• You will serve as the primary contact for assigned retirement plans and provide timely client support.
• You will manage annual compliance activities for low to moderately complex retirement plans.
• You will review participant eligibility, compensation, and contributions to ensure plan compliance.
• You will conduct and analyze required nondiscrimination and allocation testing for retirement plans.
• You will identify compliance issues and recommend corrective actions with senior team members.
• You will oversee Form 5500 filings, audit support, regulatory compliance, and process improvement efforts.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related field and 2-4 years of retirement plan administration, compliance, trust, accounting, or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of retirement plan administration, compliance testing methodologies, and operational compliance requirements.
• Ability to independently prepare and analyze compliance projects, including participant eligibility reviews, compensation reviews, contribution reviews, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify compliance concerns, investigate discrepancies, and recommend solutions.
• Understanding of applicable IRS, DOL, and ERISA regulations impacting qualified retirement plans.
• Proficiency in compliance-related systems, trust accounting platforms, recordkeeping systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance projects and meet established deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain compliance concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to research routine compliance matters and apply findings to assigned projects.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining quality and accuracy standards.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to Analysts regarding procedures, project workflow, and compliance requirements.

BOK Financial Corporation Group is a stable and financially strong organization that provides excellent training and development to support building the long term careers of employees.With passion, skill and partnership you can make an impact on the success of the bank, customers and your own career!
The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.

Investing in our talent and building a great workplace is a top priority for us.

For more than a century, BOK Financial Corporation has helped fuel the success of clients and communities. Since our humble beginnings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we’ve grown into a diversified financial services company that serves consumers, small businesses and international corporations—and everything in between.

Facts:

• Operations focused in an eight-state footprint
• 5,000 team members
• $53.2 billion in assets*
• $129.3 billion in assets under management and administration*
• $9.3 million donated to local nonprofits in 2025
• 56,000 volunteer hours by our employees in 2025

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