Senior Plan Document Compliance Specialist

Ascensus; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid-Time-Off

Health Savings Account with employer

401(k) & 529 college savings match

Volunteer and charitable-giving

Business casual dress

Job summary

Ascensus seeks a Sr Plan Document Compliance Specialist to drive compliance during the New Business/Transition process and advise on plan design. You will assist the document services team and coordinate with Sales, Relationship Managers and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has at least a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of plan document experience, and a QKA designation is preferred. A robust benefits package and opportunities for leadership across the department are available.

Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of plan document experience.
• QKA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plan documents for compliance across client types.
• Provide consultation on plan design during design calls.
• Prepare initial document packages including policies, forms, and notices.
• Input document information in CRM.
• Support client calls to explain document issues.
• Lead process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinate ongoing training for team members.
• Quality review documents prior to client distribution.
• Transition all plan types and products in New Business (DC, DB, NQ).
• Provide document and compliance support to internal partners.

Skills

Plan document compliance

QKA designation (preferred)

Experience with 401(k) plans

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

AmericanTCS, recently integrated as part of Ascensus, has forged a lasting legacy for more than 50 years, embodying strength and resilience while championing change and innovation across the retirement industry.

We provide a diverse range of tailored retirement plan solutions that symbolize resilience, versatility and strength.

The Sr Plan Document Compliance Specialist is responsible for playing an active role with the New Business/Transition process through review and consultation with all plan types and products. They will assists the document services team as well when needed.

Responsibilities

• Review plan documents for new clients to ensure compliance standards are met.
• Provide consultation on plan design during design call.
• Prepare initial document package which includes policies, forms, and notices as needed.
• Input document information in CRM.
• Support client calls as needed to explain any plan document issues.
• Maintain and update instructions, checklists and plan design grids.
• Show initiative to be a leader in the department.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve, research, and resolve complex issues that may arise.
• Take a lead role in process improvements and projects that extend across internal partners and upper management.
• Coordinate ongoing education/training for other team members, as needed.
• Quality review peer documents, policies, and forms prior to client distribution.
• Transition all plan types and products in New Business (DC, DB, NQ).
• Quality review Amendments, etc. drafted by Ongoing Document Team, as well as from Sales and Transition Consultants
• Provide document and compliance support to internal partners (Sales, Relationship Managers, Distribution Specialists).
• Support/lead departmental initiatives and projects
• Perform consistent above average review ratings
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree
• College degree or relevant work experience.
• QKA (Qualified 401 (k) Administrator) designation preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of plan document related experience required.

The national average salary is $60,000 - $80,000, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This salary range represents the low and high end for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

Other rewards and benefits may include:

• 401(k) match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid-Time-Off
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution up to $1,100
• 401(k) & 529 college savings match programs
• Volunteer and charitable-giving programs
• Business casual dress

For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.

What makes any career at Ascensus so rewarding? Collaborative, idea-sharing environment Professional Development with in-house training and tuition reimbursement Generous reward programs Paid time off Medical, dental & vision benefits Health Savings Account with employer contribution up to $1,100 401(k) & 529 college savings match programs Volunteer and charitable-giving programs Business casual dress

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