Loans & Distribution Specialist
Posted: 04/07/2026
Industry: Employee Benefits & Retirement Services
Job Number: KO26.4.1.1
Pay Rate: $70,000
Remote Friendly: Remote
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Job Description
Job Title: Loans & Distributions Specialist - FULLY REMOTE
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Loans & Distributions Specialist to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing a high-volume workload of approximately 800+ annual distributions and loan transactions within a Third-Party Administration (TPA) environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with retirement plans and a strong understanding of brokerage accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and oversee participant distributions, rollovers, and loan requests in a timely and compliant manner
- Manage a workload of 800+ transactions annually, maintaining accuracy under volume
- Review documentation for completeness and compliance with plan provisions and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with custodians, recordkeepers, and brokerage platforms to facilitate transactions
- Reconcile and track distribution and loan activity across multiple systems
- Ensure proper tax reporting and withholding requirements are met
- Communicate directly with clients, advisors, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and provide status updates
- Maintain detailed records and audit trails for all processed transactions
- Assist with process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors
Qualifications
- 2–5+ years of experience in retirement plan administration, TPA operations, or financial services
- Demonstrated experience handling high-volume distributions and/or loan processing
- Strong familiarity with brokerage accounts and custodial platforms
- Knowledge of retirement plan rules (401(k), profit sharing, etc.) and IRS regulations
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with recordkeeping platforms preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary up to $70,000 (higher for exceptional candidates)
- Full medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO to support work-life balance
- Growth opportunities within a collaborative and supportive team
- Exposure to complex and high-impact retirement plan operations
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