TPA Plan Consultant I - Retirement (Remote)

Alliant Insurance Services; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Professional development

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services seeks a Retirement Plan Analyst to manage defined contribution plan documents, year-end testing, IRS filings, and day-to-day client service for a portfolio of mid-size sponsors.

The role partners with vendors, maintains detailed records, supports plan implementations, and contributes to process improvements with a focus on ERISA compliance and accurate data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Understanding of retirement plan types and ERISA guidelines.
• Experience with small to mid-size (250+) clients.
• Professional designation (ASPPA, NIPA, etc.) or progress toward designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares defined contribution plan documents.
• Prepares and conducts plan year-end non-discrimination testing (ADP, ACP, Top-heavy, 410(b), 415, 414(s), etc.).
• Prepares IRS Filings (5500, 5558, 5330, etc.) and assists auditors.
• Processes distributions (withdrawals, in-service, RMDs, loans, hardships).
• Maintains ongoing client contact and vendor management.
• Works with vendors to automate data collection and analysis.
• Maintains client and due diligence files.
• Records notes at meetings and prepares minutes for committees.
• Assists in completing plan applications, plan document review, and implementation.
• Supports the 401(k) Department with general industry knowledge.
• Researches and supports new initiatives to increase efficiency, productivity, compliance, and profitability.
• Complies with data standards and data integrity in the agency system.

Skills

IRS & ERISA Regulations

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Leadership & time management

Planning & organizing

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two or more years of related work experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing plan documents, planning year-end compliance requirements, providing customer service, and overall service of assigned clients in updating key plan data on an annual basis. Also responsible for all activities surrounding the procurement, placement, and implementation of defined contribution plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares defined contribution plan documents.
• Prepares and conducts plan year-end non-discrimination testing (ADP, ACP, Top-heavy, 410(b), 415, 414(s), etc..
• Prepares IRS Filings (5500, 5558, 5330, etc.) and assists auditors.
• Processes distributions (withdrawals, in-service, RMD’s, loans, hardships).
• Maintains ongoing client contact to assist with day-to-day service issues and vendor management.
• Works with vendors to automate the process of data collection and analysis.
• Maintains client and due diligence files.
• Records notes at meetings and prepares minutes for various investment committees.
• Assists in completing plan applications, plan document review, and plan implementation.
• Supports the 401(k) Department with general industry knowledge.
• Researches and supports new initiatives to increase our efficiency, productivity, compliance, and profitability.
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) or more years of related work experience
• Understanding of retirement plan types and operations, as well as knowledge of ERISA guidelines and regulations
• Experience with small to mid-size (250+) clients
• Professional designation (ASPPA, NIPA, etc.) or progress toward designation, preferred

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of IRS & ERISA Regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate information to a broad audience
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability and motivation to work independently
• Good leadership and time management skills
• Good planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

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