ERISA Consultant

Ascensus•Dresher, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The ERISA Consultant provides retirement plan consulting and technical support to Ascensus clients, addressing a wide range of compliance, plan design, and operational issues. This role conducts technical research, drafts and reviews customized employer‑level plan documents, and contributes to internal knowledge sharing and training. The ERISA Consultant also participates in special projects and collaborates with senior team members to continue developing advanced technical skills and consulting capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field preferred.
Typically 3–5 years of relevant Ascensus or retirement industry experience.
Demonstrated performance and mastery of ERISA Analyst responsibilities.
Intermediate proficiency in Outlook and MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to learn new systems and applications quickly.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization, time management, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and collaborative approach.
Ability to complete detail-oriented tasks accurately and on time.
Developing skills in presenting and explaining technical information.
Demonstrate Ascensus core values: People Matter. Quality First. Integrity Always.
Exhibits strong client service orientation.
Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of main plan types and developing expertise in additional areas.
Complete assigned industry credentials and certifications.
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of retirement plans, regulatory agencies, and basic investment concepts.
Continue building understanding of associated agencies (e.g., SEC, FINRA) and related laws.
Maintain and enhance technical and industry knowledge through continuing education.

Nice To Haves

Maintain working knowledge of Ascensus sponsored plan documents, notices, forms, and internal consulting resources.
Propose standard or moderately custom language to meet client needs while maintaining compliance.
Assist with translating and mapping non‑Ascensus plan documents into Ascensus format.
Support plan comparison and protected benefit review work by preparing the analysis.
May independently manage components of small projects with guidance and oversight as needed.
Apply research outcomes to support client consulting and internal updates.

Responsibilities

Provide consulting services to internal and external clients on ERISA compliance, operational issues, plan design considerations, and correction methodologies.
Conduct technical research on ERISA topics and present findings to the team.
Draft customized 401(k) and 403(b) employer‑level plan documents using the Ascensus Plan Adoption System (PAS).
Conduct thorough reviews of individually designed and other complex retirement plan documents with oversight as needed.
Participate in departmental or cross‑functional projects, contributing technical input and completing assigned tasks on schedule.
Contribute to internal training by presenting on foundational or intermediate topics.
Assist in delivering internal technical updates or participating in team knowledge‑sharing sessions.
Help review, revise, or develop basic and intermediate training modules under the direction of senior team members.
Demonstrate working knowledge of business unit policies and procedures and apply them consistently in daily work.
Provide informal support or guidance to ERISA Analysts as needed in day‑to‑day workflow.
Meet departmental service level expectations for quality and timeliness.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.