Retirement Plans ERISA Compliance, Manager

Charles Schwab • Westlake, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s). Schwab Retirement Plan Services provides third party recordkeeping and retirement plan administration to midsized and large employers nationwide. Schwab believes that the provider matters, and we are committed to the financial fitness of all participants and clients. We assist plan sponsors to ensure that the plans are operated in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA, following the IRS and DOL regulations and the plan provisions. What you are good at: Form 5500 and Form 8955-SSA within the statutory timelines established by the code. Function as a primary liaison with ERISA Consulting, external clients and Relationship Managers for more complex ERISA Compliance testing issues Preparing Defined Benefit 5500s and 8955-SSAs plus experience working with complex pension benefit calculations. Effective experience leading large change management initiatives Partnering closely with Relationship Management and actuarial teams to assist with higher level client issues and to assist with external auditor requests Serving as direct contact with plan sponsors and their external auditors to add value and retain clients. Leading efforts to improve, develop, implement training programs and procedures. Serving as a resource for less experienced staff and complete peer review of assigned work. Taking on additional project leadership responsibilities. NOTE: This position will have a start date of April 6th, 2026

Requirements

• 4-7 years in the qualified retirement plan industry, with significant direct experience in providing ERISA Compliance testing and reporting services
• Thorough knowledge of the IRS & DOL Code and Regulations including experience with pension plans
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, high comfort level with Microsoft Excel, and ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Project Leadership

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Mathematics
• ASPPA QKA, QPA or CPC Designation
• Experience with Actuarial Systems Corporation (ASC) Testing\5500 software

Responsibilities

• Form 5500 and Form 8955-SSA within the statutory timelines established by the code.
• Function as a primary liaison with ERISA Consulting, external clients and Relationship Managers for more complex ERISA Compliance testing issues
• Preparing Defined Benefit 5500s and 8955-SSAs plus experience working with complex pension benefit calculations.
• Effective experience leading large change management initiatives
• Partnering closely with Relationship Management and actuarial teams to assist with higher level client issues and to assist with external auditor requests
• Serving as direct contact with plan sponsors and their external auditors to add value and retain clients.
• Leading efforts to improve, develop, implement training programs and procedures.
• Serving as a resource for less experienced staff and complete peer review of assigned work.
• Taking on additional project leadership responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees