ERISA and Compliance Officer
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Job overview
Associated Bank is hiring an ERISA and Compliance Officer. The ERISA and Compliance Officer serves as a technical resource for qualified retirement plan compliance, assisting colleagues and clients with plan rules, regulations, amendments, corrections, and complex eligibility issues. This role partners with retirement plan, audit, and compliance teams to support risk management, address operational issues, and ensure plan administration aligns with ERISA and Department of Labor requirements.
Key focus areas include Serve as a technical resource for retirement plan compliance questions, Provide clear interpretation of regulations, policies, and procedures, and Research regulatory and compliance topics and share findings.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Business Economics Or Legal and 2+ Years ERISA And Qualified Plans Administration Experience. Important skills include ERISA, Department Of Labor Requirements, Regulatory Research, Compliance Research, Compliance Reporting, and IRS Filings.
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Job Duties
At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.
Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.
Role Summary
Serve as a technical resource for qualified retirement plan compliance, helping colleagues and clients understand plan rules, regulations, amendments, corrections, and complex eligibility issues. Partner with retirement plan, audit, and compliance teams to support risk management, address operational issues, and help ensure plan administration aligns with applicable ERISA and Department of Labor requirements.
Key Accountabilities
Serve as a technical resource for retirement plan compliance questions, providing clear interpretation of regulations, policies, and procedures.
Research regulatory and compliance topics and share findings with senior compliance leadership and internal colleagues in a timely manner.
Review plan amendments for accuracy and potential unintended consequences, partnering with relationship management and compliance teams on identified concerns.
Support resolution of operational defects by reviewing correction calculations and authorizing appropriate corrections.
Assist with pre-acceptance documentation reviews for new retirement plans.
Maintain current knowledge of ERISA and Department of Labor compliance laws and regulations that impact retirement plan services.
Assist with compliance testing, including general nondiscrimination and average benefit percentage testing.
Prepare and present standard compliance reports and assist with IRS and Department of Labor filings.
Education & Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Economics, or Legal.
2+ years of ERISA and qualified plans administration experience.
Preferred
Juris Doctor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ASPPA, CEBS, CRPS, or PRP certification within 1 year.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Join a team where your technical retirement plan expertise helps colleagues and clients navigate complex compliance requirements with confidence. This role offers the opportunity to partner across retirement plan services, audit, and compliance while contributing to sound risk management and strong client outcomes.
Apply today to make an impact.
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.
In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.
Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.
Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.Join our community onFacebook,LinkedInandX.
Compliance Statement
Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.
Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.
Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please [email protected] you need an accommodation at any time during the process.
Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify NoticeEnglish or Spanish. Know Your Right to WorkEnglishorSpanish.
Associated Bank isPay Transparencycompliant.
The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.
$56,700.00 - $97,200.00 per year
The employment policy of Associated Banc-Corp, and its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Associated") provides equal opportunity to all persons. We support a diverse and inclusive work environment where colleagues are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We believe it is only with a diverse and inclusive workplace that the organization can truly perform at its best, carry out its vision, and make a difference for the communities we serve.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
2 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55402
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
JR105932
Job Benefits
Not specified
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