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Team Leader - Compliance & Relationship Management

Compass Retirement Consulting Group, Inc.

in Remote

About Us:

Compass is a third-party administration firm that provides employers with retirement plan design, administration, actuarial services, and ongoing plan consulting. We create and nurture a partnership with our clients to understand their needs and create retirement programs that integrate with the financial and human resources goals. 

Job Summary:

The Team Leader will be expected to lead the workflow of a diverse team of Compliance Consultants, Analysts, and Relationship Managers to ensure retirement plans within their team are completed, while concerns adhere to all appropriate ERISA, IRS, and DOL compliance procedures, laws, and regulations. Manage and assist in developing standard operating procedures for the same. Oversee team members and workflow.

Essential Duties:

• Lead team members by reviewing and assigning tasks to ensure assigned plans are completed timely and within DOL, ERISA, and IRS regulations.  
• Mentor Team Members and helping them meet team goals
• Consistently follow and instruct team members to follow the same Standard Operating Procedures defined as the Compass Way throughout the Team and within the Team Leader group.
• Remain current on all relevant retirement plan regulations, including ERISA, IRS, DOL, SEC, and Secure 2.0 guidelines, and ensure Compass is consistently in compliance with clients’ plans. 
• Assist in maintaining internal policies and procedures that align with current retirement plan regulations and best practices for complex and unordinary plans. 
• Collaborate with senior management and sales force to formulate long-term strategies that enhance retirement plan compliance and align with the organization’s goals.
• Lead a team of Compliance Consultant(s), Analyst(s), and Relationship Managers to make sure deadlines are met and the compliance work is reviewed and accurate. 
• Collaborate with the COO, Director of Compliance, and Director of Relationship Management to ensure changes to best practices and other initiatives are being met. 
• Assist in the completion and filing of Form 5500’s, 5330’s, and 8955’s. 
• Correct plan errors and late deferrals as needed.
• Track plan projects in Pension Pro and ensure notes are added and updated when needed.
• Calculate employer contributions and true-up contributions accurately and timely. 
• Maintain a reduced caseload of high-profile clients.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Assist with planning, production, and delivery of plan reviews and fiduciary reviews.
• Ensure team is charging for additional work when warranted.
• Help the Compliance Team with testing and 5500 completion.
• Track current turnaround time for compliance testing and corrections.
• Other tasks as requested.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field with at least 8 years of progressive related experience in retirement plan compliance. 
• Experience managing and training staff effectively.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills using clear and grammatically correct language.
• The ability to problem solve, be proactive and demonstrate initiative.
• Robust time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task required.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of retirement plans and record-keeping platforms.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment. 
• Superb attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience using Datair, Pension Pro, Excel, and other retirement plan verification and calculation software platforms is required. 

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