Retirement Plan Compliance Specialist
Job Description
Retirement Plan Compliance Specialist
A fast growing, tech forward retirement organization is hiring a Retirement Plan Compliance Specialist to serve as a trusted subject matter expert and guide to plan sponsors, and internal ERISA expert.
This is a high impact role on a small, modern team that has already scaled to 100+ plans and over $550M in assets in its first year. You’ll shape how plan consulting works in a next generation environment built entirely on proprietary technology.
DUTIES:
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Advise plan sponsors on design: eligibility, vesting, safe harbor, match formulas, profit sharing, cross tested designs
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Lead onboarding and translate sponsor intent into clean, accurate plan elections
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Oversee year end compliance: ADP/ACP, 410(b), 415, top heavy, coverage testing, 5500s, 1099 Rs
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Manage corrections and guide sponsors through complex issues
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Turn regulatory changes into clear, actionable decisions
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Partner with Operations and serve as a subject matter expert to the engineering team refining the platform
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Communicate clearly with sponsors, auditors, and internal teams
QUALIFICATIONS:
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5+ years of ERISA operational experience (TPA, recordkeeper, or consulting)
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Strong technical depth; confident discussing corrections, coverage testing, amendment timing
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Customer facing, articulate, and able to simplify complex concepts
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Forward thinking, detail oriented, and energized by modern technology
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ASPPA credentials (QKA, QPA, CPC, ERPA) strongly preferred
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NYC based or open to quarterly travel; remote option available
If you’re excited by the idea of shaping a modern retirement platform — and want a role that blends consulting, operations, and product influence — this is a rare opportunity to step into a senior seat with real impact.

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Meet Your Recruiter
Kristine Fornek
Senior Executive Recruiter / Market Specialist
SPECIALTIES: All ERISA related positions including: Defined Contributions, Defined Benefits / Pension, Non-Qualified, Actuarial, Sales, Service, Communications, Compliance, Implementation, Investments, ESOP, 401(k) Recordkeeping, Financial Advisors, Wealth Management, Wholesaling, Executive Level, etc.
The levels of candidates that I place include Plan Administrators, Compliance Specialists, Installation/Implementation Specialists, Service/Enrollment Specialists, Sales (Pension Wholesalers, Direct Sales, DCIO), Client Relationship Managers, ERISA Attorneys, Pension Actuaries as well as Management, Director, VP and C-Level Executive positions. We also place Investment professionals, Analysts, Portfolio Managers, Financial Advisors & Brokers.
I’M IN THIS BUSINESS BECAUSE: I truly enjoy building relationships with both my clients and my candidates. There’s no better feeling than fostering strong partnerships with my clients to aid them with their hiring needs or helping someone realize their goals by assisting them in advancing their career. I LOVE making those connections!
HOBBIES: Golf, travel, cooking, stained glass artisan, mosaics, pottery, oil painting, volunteering, active with church.