Strategic Benefits Compliance & Legal Analyst

Ameren Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Job summary

Ameren Services (B&CS) is seeking a Benefits Compliance and Legal Analyst to provide legal and compliance support for employee benefit plans. You will handle plan documentation, regulatory filings, vendor agreements, fiduciary governance, and stakeholder guidance.

Monitor benefits laws, identify risks, and support proactive recommendations for effective plan administration. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, with ten years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience required; ten years preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication skills, critical thinking, and document drafting ability required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and compliance analysis for employee benefit plans
• Research regulatory requirements and provide timely recommendations
• Review and draft vendor-related agreements, including service agreements, data sharing agreements, business associate agreements, amendments, and related communications
• Advise internal stakeholders regarding plan interpretation and administration
• Prepare and maintain benefit plan documents, filings, and governance materials
• Draft and review plan amendments, SPDs, SMMs, notices, administration forms, and related communications
• Assist with Forms 5500 and coordinate required IRS and DOL filings
• Prepare plan committee materials, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, bylaws, policies, claims and appeals documentation, and related decisions
• Support plan committee delegations and training materials
• Review vendor work and recommendations for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with actuaries, attorneys, accountants, and Human Resources
• Monitor regulatory changes and support proactive compliance initiatives
• Maintain compliance calendars and track required notices, filings, amendments, and deadlines
• Monitor federal and state benefits laws, regulations, and agency guidance, including IRS, DOL, and HHS updates
• Prepare recommendations, legal memoranda, summaries, and guidance documents regarding benefits compliance matters
• Support responses to governmental audits and inquiries
• Evaluate fiduciary obligations and identify potential compliance risks related to plan administration
• Develop and deliver training for internal stakeholders and plan committees
• Support compliance initiatives and special projects involving employee benefits matters

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Ameren Services (B&CS) is seeking a Benefits Compliance and Legal Analyst to provide legal and compliance support for employee benefit plans. You will handle plan documentation, regulatory filings, vendor agreements, fiduciary governance, and stakeholder guidance.

Monitor benefits laws, identify risks, and support proactive recommendations for effective plan administration. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, with ten years preferred.