Remote ERISA Compliance Director | Tech-Driven Governance

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

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

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.