Senior Retirement Plan Regulatory Expert

godirect; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Voya Financial invites applications for a Sr. Advanced Markets Consultant in Retirement Services. The role delivers regulatory expertise, consultative support, and thought leadership on qualified retirement plans, interpreting IRC, ERISA, and state laws to guide internal and external stakeholders.

The focus is on plan design, compliance, and governance, supporting sponsors and mergers, with proactive communications on regulatory developments and client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience working with qualified retirement plans and related rules and regulations.
• Experience interpreting IRC and ERISA requirements in operational, consultative, or compliance environments.
• Strong knowledge of retirement plan compliance, operations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently assess and resolve complex issues.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical, business-focused guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively partner across multiple functions within Retirement Services.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to address complex inquiries and deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and interpret IRC, ERISA, and applicable state retirement plan laws, regulations, and guidance to provide accurate and timely consultative support.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on qualified retirement plans, including plan design, operational compliance, correction methodologies, and plan documentation considerations.
• Provide technical guidance to internal business partners, clients, and plan sponsors regarding retirement plan regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
• Support sponsors utilizing Voya's pre-approved retirement plan document program.
• Recommend remediation strategies and plan design alternatives that balance regulatory requirements, client objectives, and operational feasibility.
• Consult on complex retirement plan issues involving mergers and acquisitions, controlled groups, affiliated service groups, corporate transactions, and plan terminations.
• Provide expertise related to fiduciary responsibilities, plan governance, committee oversight, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Support new business opportunities and prospect consultations by offering technical retirement plan expertise.
• Develop and deliver timely communications regarding legislative, regulatory, and industry developments impacting retirement plans.
• Support internal education initiatives through training materials, stakeholder briefings, business rollouts, and technical guidance.
• Create educational resources, technical bulletins, procedural documentation, and client-facing communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience with qualified retirement plans

Job description

Voya Financial invites applications for a Sr. Advanced Markets Consultant in Retirement Services. The role delivers regulatory expertise, consultative support, and thought leadership on qualified retirement plans, interpreting IRC, ERISA, and state laws to guide internal and external stakeholders.

The focus is on plan design, compliance, and governance, supporting sponsors and mergers, with proactive communications on regulatory developments and client-focused solutions.