Alerus

Senior Retirement Compliance Administrator

Alerus

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Arizona • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Compliance Administrators serve as subject matter experts in the retirement compliance administration space.
  • Most administrators operate within a queued work environment, utilizing Salesforce to manage and delegate tasks efficiently.
  • While this role is generally non-client facing, senior compliance administrators may occasionally engage with clients via email or meetings when needed.
  • Compliance Administrators focus on specific components of the overall compliance process and may not support a plan from start to finish.
  • Their expertise ensures accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements across various tasks within the compliance function.
  • In this queued work environment, you will play a crucial role in supporting the client-facing team by delivering prompt, accurate, and thorough communication related to higher complexity retirement plan administration and compliance.
  • Engage with the client as needed and handle escalations within the team.
  • This role involves a mix of administrative and technical tasks, with a strong focus on supporting compliance testing, Form 5500 preparation, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure accurate data handling and adherence to deadlines, helping to maintain the operational integrity of each retirement plan.
  • Partner with senior team members for peer reviews and may provide some peer review support to level I/II administrators.
  • Assist on projects that impact the Compliance Administration area.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum five years’ experience in defined contribution plan administration.
  • Applicable ASPPA designations or similar certifications preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks for the team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written/oral communication, organization, and client service skills required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
  • Ability to work independently and set priorities.
  • Ability to interpret documents and resolve technical problems.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Available to work overtime to cover peak workloads and other business needs.
  • Ability to identify process improvement, serve as a project liaison for the team.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus and/or incentive opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package providing a wide range of health and well-being benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) and ESOP for retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off programs such as flexible time off, company-paid holidays, parental and bereavement leave.
  • Learning and development resources for personal and professional career development, and advancement opportunities.
  • Access to financial experts for guidance, financial wellness tools, and discounts on Alerus products and services.
  • Support for the communities we live in through paid volunteer time and a company donation match opportunity.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
defined contribution plan administrationcompliance testingForm 5500 preparationdata handlingprocess improvementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detail
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganization skillsclient service skillsability to prioritize tasksability to work independentlyprofessional working relationships
Certifications
ASPPA designations