Retirement Plan Consultant - ERISA

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the formulation and maintenance of retirement plan documentation. Interprets key legislation impacting the RS business function and client base as it relates to 401(K). Effectively communicates internally and externally.

• For new clients, analyze existing plan documentation to identify plan provisions, features, and benefits. Identify any issues with plan documentation that could lead to plan qualification issues and address with client.
• Create new plan documents and client account agreements as applicable for new business clients including all ancillary service schedules.
• Maintain plan documents for assigned clients for any legislative or regulatory changes as necessary. create and maintain any client requested plan document or service agreement amendments.
• Consult with clients on plan design and operational questions.
• Identify, research, and communicate any regulatory compliance issues for assigned clients based upon understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable laws and regulations. Understand new laws and regulations and how they relate to client base. Communicate new laws and regulations to clients
• Consult with the various business groups including client service, operations, and new business, about ERISA issues that affect their individual job functions
• Works on projects designed to ensure ERISA compliance for new processes, products, procedures and regulatory changes.
• Research and resolve ERISA questions from internal clients through the various ERISA Mailboxes for pooled client base.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Education:

Bachelor s Degree Preferred but not required, education plus experience

Experience:

3 - 5 Years

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Understanding of ERISA Law and related regulatory guidance from IRS/DOL
• Industry Designations (QKA, QPA, CPC)
• Advanced degrees (JD, MBA)
• Understanding of Recordkeeping requirements for qualified plans
• Understanding of plan document requirements and
• Ability to analyze complex issues and identify solutions