Senior Consultant - NWPS

Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary consultant and trusted advisor for a portfolio of retirement plan and ESOP clients.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with plan sponsors, executives, trustees, advisors, auditors, attorneys, and valuation firms.
Lead client meetings, strategic reviews, fiduciary discussions, and educational sessions.
Anticipate client needs and proactively develop solutions to complex retirement plan and ownership-transition challenges.

Retirement Plan Consulting

Manage all aspects of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans.
Consult with clients regarding plan design strategies, contribution allocation methods, compliance requirements, and fiduciary best practices.
Oversee plan administration, annual compliance testing, Form 5500 preparation, trust accounting, participant notices, and plan document maintenance.
Review and approve deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.

ESOP Consulting and Administration

Serve as a subject matter expert for Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Consult with clients regarding ESOP plan design, implementation, governance, and ongoing administration.
Coverage with valuation firms, trustees, legal counsel, and corporate leadership regarding annual stock valuations and transaction activity.
Oversee ESOP allocations, diversification elections, distribution processing, repurchase obligation considerations, and compliance testing.
Advises clients on regulatory requirements related to ERISA, IRS, and Department of Labor guidance affecting ESOPs.
Affords clients with ownership transition strategies, merger and acquisition transactions, recapitalizations, and ESOP sustainability planning.
Reviews annual ESOP reporting and ensures operational compliance with governing plan documents and applicable regulations.

Leadership and Team Development

Manage and mentor analysts and other consulting staff.
Lead project teams and coordinate resources on client engagements.
Provide technical training and guidance on retirement plan and ESOP topics.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

Business Development

Participate in prospective client meetings and proposal presentations.
Support business development initiatives and client retention efforts.
Identify opportunities to expand consulting services within existing relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Significant experience in retirement plan consulting and administration.
• Demonstrated expertise working with qualified retirement plans and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and Department of Labor regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and lead strategic discussions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience administering or consulting on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
• Experience with ESOP transactions, annual valuations, repurchase obligation studies, and fiduciary governance.
• KPA, KPA, CPC, CEBS, or related professional designation.
• ESOP industry training or certification through The ESOP Association, NCEO, or equivalent organizations.
• Experience with retirement plan conversions, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate transactions.
• Experience presenting to senior executives, boards of directors, trustees, and fiduciary committees.

Key Competencies

• Retirement Plan Consulting
• ESOP Administration and Consulting
• ERISA and Regulatory Compliance
• Fiduciary Governance
• Client Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership and Talent Development
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Executive Communication

Education

• Bachelor’s: Accounting
• Bachelor’s: Business Administration
• Bachelor’s: Finance

Work Experience

• General Experience: 3 to 6 years

Certifications

• Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE)
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Salary Range

$100,000.00-$140,000.00

Travel

Less than 25%

Total Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

Benefits Package

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Retail Savings
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental Leave

Company Culture

• Five guiding behaviors: Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve
• Core values: Client-first, Integrity, Independence, and Conservative, Long-term View
• Expectations: Grow professionally, inspire others, make prompt, pragmatic choices, take ownership, and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
• As part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.