Senior Associate, Compliance (Form 5500 Filings)

Job Description:

The Role

As a Senior Associate on the 5500-QDRO team, you will be responsible for working with clients to complete government Form 5500 filings for DB, DC, and Health & Welfare plans for a book of business containing clients with small to large plans.  You will work on plans of varying complexity and be responsible for keeping current with ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations.  Other responsibilities for this position include managing the relationships with clients’ service providers – such as auditors, trustees, record keepers, and insurance agents; acting as a technical resource for clients, colleagues, and various internal business partners; peer-reviewing the work of Associates on the team; and serving as a mentor for Associates on the team. 

You may also provide support for our QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) processing activities. 

Our talented team of professionals is looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can provide both high-quality work and an extraordinary customer experience!  This role is responsible for: 

• Acting as a subject matter expert for questions regarding 5500 services to our internal business partners and colleagues.  Keeping current with ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations regarding 5500 reporting. 

• Working with Fidelity colleagues, clients, and third parties to onboard new clients. 

• Accurate, efficient, and timely preparation of Form 5500 filings and providing related consulting for DB, DC, H&W and Puerto Rico benefit plans. 

• Working with minimal supervision and effectively prioritizing workload based upon urgency, product/client importance, client/business partner expectations, and team goals.  

• Developing strong relationships with clients – including their service providers (auditors, recordkeepers, and insurance agents), and internal business partners – including Managing Directors, Operations Delivery Leaders, Consultants, COE colleagues, and Account Managers.  

• Peer-reviewing the work of junior colleagues on the team and providing mentorship. 

• Working on special projects. 

• Reviewing/Qualifying Domestic Relations Orders and preparing communications for involved parties. 

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Specific experience with Form 5500 and relat