Sr. Plan Consultant

Fidelity Investments

$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Defined Contribution retirement plan experience preferred
  • Knowledge of ERISA and regulatory issues for 401(k)/403(b) plans
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Professional designations like CPA, CEBS, ERPA, or ASPPA are advantageous
  • Strong contract negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom, Salesforce, Plan Central, and XTRAC

Responsibilities

  • Analyze plan documents for compatibility with Fidelity's Pre-Approved Plan Document
  • Review plan provisions with employers and consultants to determine plan feature selection
  • Draft and negotiate the Pre-Approved Adoption Agreement and Service Agreement
  • Communicate project progress and issues with the department and business partners
  • Review document exceptions and negotiate agreements concerning Fidelity's Pre-Approved Plan Document
  • Negotiate modifications to contract terms as part of the Service Agreement
  • Sign legal documents on behalf of FMTC and Fidelity Workplace Services
  • Engage in process improvement and company-wide initiatives

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic team environment with a focus on risk mitigation
  • Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency
  • Opportunity to lead in contract negotiations and documentation
  • Gain exposure to a variety of employer plans across market segments
  • Engage directly with clients, consultants, and legal professionals for comprehensive plan management
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

As a Senior Plan Consultant (PC), we draft and execute Fidelity's Pre-Approved Plan Document. We interpret plan provisions from outside plan documents and recognize potential issues in document and operational integrity. We also complete the contract (Service Agreement) between the client and Fidelity. During this process, the PC may need to negotiate the contract language.
  • Analyze plan documents to determine compatibility with Fidelity's Pre-Approved Plan Document, identifying IRC Section 411(d)(6) protected benefits, and ensuring that plan documents have been timely amended and updated for required law and regulation changes.
  • Review plan provisions as well as Fidelity services with employers (and consultants or attorneys, if they have one) to facilitate the selection of plan features.
  • Draft, negotiate, and finalize the creation of the Pre-Approved Adoption Agreement and Service Agreement
  • Communicate within the department and to appropriate business partners project progress, issues, and accomplishments.
  • Review and negotiate document exceptions to the Fidelity Pre-Approved Plan Document.
  • Negotiate service exceptions including modifications to the terms of the contract (Service Agreement).
  • Sign documents on behalf of FMTC and Fidelity Workplace Services.
  • Participate in process improvement and companywide initiatives.


The Expertise and Skills You Bring
  • Previous Defined Contribution retirement plan experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of ERISA and regulatory issues especially related to 401(k)/403(b) plans.
  • College Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • CPA, CEBS, ERPA or ASPPA designation(s), a plus.
  • Strong contract negotiation skills: ability to articulate a point of view in a compelling and succinct manner
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Application knowledge: Microsoft Office, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Plan Central, XTRAC
  • Ability to handle multiple projects at one time, applying proper time management skills and using good judgment to figure out the order of task completion
  • Demonstrated problem solving and client management abilities
  • Possess the ability to apply learning and comprehend and explain technical concepts


The Team

We are part of the Workplace Investing Implementation group. We work on conversions and corporate actions for plans in all market segments using the Fidelity Pre-Approved Plan Document. We work directly with employers, consultants, advisors, attorneys, and internal business partners. Our success mitigates risk for the client and Fidelity.

Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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