Manager of Retirement Plan Department
Bartlett, IL 60103 US | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE US
Job Description
Financial Services Firm in the Northwest Suburbs looking to a hire a manager of their 401(k) department.
This manager will oversee 3 Third Party Retirement Plan Administrators and act as their technical resource and people manager. A great opportunity for someone with some leadership experience who is ready to manage a team. This will be a hybrid remote opportunity, half in-office, half remote.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of 3+ retirement plan administrators.
- Aid in conversations regarding plan design, budgeting, and hiring/firing.
- Consistently provides a high level of customer service in terms of response rate and problem resolution.
- Performs non discrimination and other testing and providing strategic alternatives for correction of failures and presents options to improve future non discrimination test results.
- Prepares signature ready Forms 5500 and other government fillings.
- Effectively communicates the necessary regulatory information and testing requirements to clients in a way that can be easily understood by individuals who are not in the business.
- Works with internal associates, clients, and vendors to ensure accurate and timely response to all outstanding client/plan issues
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Job Requirements
Desired Skills And Experience
- ASPPA Credentials are always appreciated
- Experience with Datair, FTWilliams and Pension Pro are a plus
- Excellent customer service skills including the ability to manage client expectations and provide superior follow-up service.
- Advanced working knowledge and understanding of retirement plan administration and associated regulations and IRS tax rules.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Arbella Solayman
Retirement & Actuarial Executive Recruiter
About Me:
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