ERISA Compliance Specialist

Ascensus • Lake Mary, FL

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About The Position

The ERISA Compliance Specialist works with various team members to provide comprehensive governance to qualified plan sponsors. In this client-facing role, you will work as a subject matter expert in ERISA, utilizing your expertise to develop and deliver qualified plan and governance analytics, author custom reports, and present findings to clients. As a subject matter expert in ERISA, you will advise clients on compliance, plan design, and administration, presenting complex legal and regulatory information to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will be responsible for the preparation of client reports, managing projects, and providing ongoing support for corporate qualified plans, coordinating with analysts and consultants on assigned plans. Your role includes managing projects and reports, staying current with changes in ERISA and related legislation, and ensuring fiduciary best practices. Your expert guidance will help clients navigate legislative and regulatory changes, optimize retirement plan administration, and maintain compliance with plan documents and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, math, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of ERISA and defined contribution qualified plan experience with emphasis on 401(k) plan administration, compliance, consulting, or legal issues.
• Computer proficiency, particularly working knowledge of Word, MS-Excel, and Power Point.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with various major 401(k) recordkeeping service front provider organizations.
• Licenses (FINRA Series 6 or 7, 66).
• QKA designation.
• Project and time management skills required.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, analysis, and self-revision required.

Responsibilities

• Works with key individuals at various defined contribution recordkeeping and administration service organizations to obtain plan related data.
• Reviews and analyzes data as required for preparation of client deliverables.
• Provides ongoing support for corporate qualified plans.
• Coordinates with analysts and consultants on assigned plans to complete client reports and projects.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to clients by providing expert guidance on ERISA compliance.
• Continuously monitors and interprets changes in ERISA legislation to help clients adapt and maintain plan level compliance.
• Interprets plan documents.
• Self-manages process from start to completion of assigned client deliverables and workflow with key contacts from record-keeper and administrative services providers.
• Compiles, proofs, and formats various governance and fiduciary materials.
• Checks data for numerical and contextual sensibility, compliance, and produces written analysis with plan observations and recommendations.
• Works with internal consultant team to develop and finalize client meeting deliverables in written report format.
• Works on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced demanding work environment.
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree