Defined Benefit Team Leader

3 hours, 52 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Nova 401

Nova 401

Nova 401(k) Associates is a national third party administration (TPA) firm specializing in customized retirement plan design and compliance services for business owners and financial advisors. With expertise in 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, and Defined B...

Capital Markets
51-200
Founded 2000

Description

  • Manage a team of 10–15 actuaries and defined benefit specialists, including performance, service quality, feedback, and salary reviews.
  • Set team goals, monitor performance metrics, and balance quality, timeliness, and team capacity.
  • Train, coach, and develop team members through ongoing feedback and support.
  • Model Nova’s values and policies and help shape team processes and expectations.
  • Partner with Combo Account Management, Sales, and leadership teams on DB and combo plan work.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex defined benefit and combo plan service issues.
  • Monitor new and proposed retirement plan regulations and legislation.
  • Oversee DB plan terminations and develop strategies to streamline the process.
  • Build efficient processes for accurate DB plan distribution packages.
  • Coordinate client special projects and support the annual broker cash balance plan webinar.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of retirement plan industry experience, including substantial defined benefit, cash balance, or combo plan administration experience.
  • 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in the retirement plan field.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in actuarial science, mathematics, finance, accounting, business, or a related field is preferred.
  • Knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, and nondiscrimination testing, including ADP/ACP, 415, 410(b), Top Heavy, and 401(a)(4).
  • Ability to interpret pre-approved and individually designed plan documents.
  • Relevant credentials such as NIPA, ASPPA, EA, ASA, or other actuarial or retirement plan credentials preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize work toward weekly goals in a results-oriented environment.
  • Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical staff, coach others, and make decisions in complex client situations.
  • Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer and work from within the United States.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $120,000–$150,000.
  • Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Work-from-home arrangement and company-provided computer equipment.
  • Flexible start time between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

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