Remote Retirement Plan Compliance Analyst

Ascensus; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Associate to support the administration of retirement plans. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, analyzing retirement plan documents, and managing audits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ERISA compliance, financial data analysis, and proficiency in relevant software. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, and help maintain the integrity of retirement plans while supporting clients with high-quality service. If you have a passion for compliance and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retirement plan testing and ERISA compliance.
• Proficient in financial data analysis and plan administration software.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support tasks for the Compliance Associate role and ensure accuracy in retirement plan documents.
• Manage compliance and testing for designated business segments.
• Prepare annual valuation and compliance reports for clients.

Skills

Retirement Plan Testing

ERISA Compliance

Financial Data Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Retirement Plan Fundamentals Certification

QKA Designation

QPA Designation

Tools

Relius

FT Williams

ASC

Datair

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Successfully complete and support tasks outlined for the Compliance Associate role.
2. Read and understand retirement plan documents, summaries, and related materials to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
3. Apply relevant legislation and regulations, including IRS, DOL, and ERISA, in analyzing and interpreting information.
4. Support DOL, IRS, and large plan audits.
5. Assist Plan Consultants in resolving operational and compliance issues related to qualified plans.
6. Manage plan administration, compliance, and testing for designated business segments.
7. Monitor job progress to ensure all data requests are fulfilled timely to meet compliance deadlines.
8. Prepare annual valuation and compliance reports for clients.
9. Consult with Plan Consultants on drafting plan documents, amendments, and legal documents.
10. Participate in quality assurance reviews.
11. Handle confidential data securely to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, safeguarding organizational and client information.
12. Demonstrate our core values of People Matter, Quality First, and Integrity Always in daily actions, supporting our organizational culture.
13. Assist with additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Supervision: N/A

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on retirement plan testing experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Experience with 5500 forms and related documents.
• Knowledge of cash basis and/or trust accounting.
• At least 5 years of ERISA experience in the retirement industry preferred.
• Experience in financial data analysis and testing for at least 5 years.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively, especially concerning ERISA compliance.
• Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• QKA designation is preferred but not mandatory.
• Work towards or involvement in QPA designation is preferred.
• Experience with plan administration software such as Relius, FT Williams, ASC, or Datair.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.