Remote Retirement Plan Compliance Analyst

Ascensus; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retirement services is seeking a Compliance Associate in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in retirement plan testing and compliance, ensuring adherence to legislation and operational excellence. This role involves direct support for plan audits, compliance reporting, and collaboration with consultants to resolve operational issues, all aligned with our core values of People Matter, Quality First, and Integrity Always.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on retirement plan testing experience is a must; 8+ years preferred.
• Experience with 5500’s and other relevant documents.
• Strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance by preparing and analyzing plan provisions and related documents.
• Supports audits by DOL, IRS, and Large plans.
• Responsible for plan administration and compliance testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification

QKA designation

Tools

Relius

FT Williams

ASC

Datair

Job description

• Ability to successfully complete and support the work outlined for the Compliance Associate roles
• Reads and comprehends retirement plan provisions from plan documents, summaries of plan provisions, and related plan materials to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Understands, considers and applies legislation and regulations, including but not limited to IRS, DOL, and ERISA, when preparing, analyzing and interpreting information
• Supports DOL, IRS, and Large plan audits
• Supports the Plan Consultants in resolving operational and compliance issues related to qualified plans
• Is responsible for plan administration, compliance and testing for identified blocks of business
• Tracks and monitors job progress to ensure that all necessary data is requested and received in order to meet compliance deadlines
• Prepares annual valuation and compliance reports for Clients
• Provides detailed consultations with Plan Consultant in drafting plan documents, plan amendments, and other legal documents
• Supports and completes assigned quality assurance reviews
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and / or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Supervision

• N / A

Section 3 : Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands on Retirement plan testing experience is a must; 8+ years is preferred
• Must have experience with 5500’s and other relevant documents
• Experience with cash basis and / or trust accounting
• 5 years of prior ERISA experience in the retirement industry preferred
• 5 years of experience in analysis of financial data required / testing experience a must
• Strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, manage tasks and meet in connection with business operations, including related ERISA compliance matters
• Associate holds Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification upon meeting eligibility requirements
• QKA designation preferred but not required
• Involvement or work towards associates QPA designation preferred
• Prior experience with plan administration software, i.e., Relius, FT Williams, ASC, or Datair

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