Vestwell

Senior Associate, Retirement Plan Administration

Vestwell$80K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years in Retirement Plan Administration; Associate level considered for those under 4 years.
  • Experience with Qualified Plans and IQPA audits.
  • Strong understanding of plan compliance and IRS regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Passionate about assisting clients and team members.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct year-end testing for defined contribution plans.
  • Respond to retirement plan inquiries from the client service team.
  • Assist with retirement plan terminations and EPCRS corrections.
  • Provide consulting advice to plan sponsors and advisors as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits focused on employee wellbeing.
  • Generous time off and flexible hybrid work model.
  • Access to collaborative office spaces in multiple locations.
  • Competitive 401(k) plan to support employee savings.
Full Job Description
Who Are We Looking For?

The Retirement Plan Administration (RPA) team is responsible for the compliance testing, government reporting, plan terminations, and retirement plan compliance for Vestwell's bundled clients. Part of the team focuses on administration for our large plans and the other part works on small plans. We are looking for someone to join our large plan/audit team.

This team is the go-to subject matter experts on qualified retirement plan rules and operations - often operating as an internal consulting group, defining and guiding retirement plan specific strategic, operational and product improvements across the company. The team ensures cross-functional alignment in iterating and executing the annual retirement plan administration process, overseeing the retirement plan compliance of Vestwell's clients and driving product improvements.

The RPA team is seeking an experienced retirement plan administrator to join this dynamic and agile team. The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who is able to manage their own block of responsibilities, confidently answer retirement plan questions and collaborate with the team to improve workstreams.

What Will You Be Doing?
  • Year end testing for DC plans.
  • Answer questions from the client service team on retirement plan subjects.
  • Assist with plan terminations and EPCRS corrections.
  • Provide consulting services to sponsor and advisors as needed.

Requirements
  • Minimum 4 years of Retirement Plan Administration experience.
    • Candidates with under 4 years of experience are encouraged to still apply to be considered at the Associate level
  • Experience in Retirement Plan Administration for Qualified Plans, including working on IQPA audits.
  • Exceptional understanding of plan administration, compliance testing and IRS regulations.
  • Excellent written & oral communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail & organization.
  • Passion for helping people.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & G suite.
  • Proven ability to think analytically & operate independently within set deadlines.
  • Team player.
  • Shows ownership and initiative in all aspects of work.
  • QKA certifications.

This role will be based in either the New York City, Austin, King of Prussia, or Scottsdale office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.

The expected salary range for this position is $80K - $90K. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.

OUR BENEFITSWe're an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.

OUR PROCESS

Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises.

For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from [redacted] any other domain not ending in Vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.

About Vestwell

Vestwell is a financial technology company that provides retirement planning and investment services to employers and employees. The company's platform allows employers to offer retirement plans to their employees, and employees to manage their retirement savings and investments. Vestwell was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York City.
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50 employees
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Founded
2016

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