Full-Time

K – Compliance Administrator

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Guideline

Guideline

201-500 employees

Affordable 401(k) and IRA retirement plans

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$82k - $110kAnnually

+ Equity (Incentive Stock Options)

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Employment open to residents of CA, CO, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NY, TX, UT, and WA.

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Salesforce
JIRA
Confluence
Requirements
  • Bachelor degree
  • 6-10 years of experience performing annual compliance testing (410(b) coverage, ADP/ACP, 415, Top Heavy) and preparation of Forms 5500, 5330 and 8955-SSA. Has working knowledge of the complexities of mergers and acquisitions as they relate to testing and Form 5500 preparation. Comfortable with client contact
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively with an eye toward, and a passion for, process improvement. Able to spot opportunities for product or process automation
  • Team player who collaborates well with people from different functions with different perspectives
  • An exceptional verbal and oral communicator, comfortable collaborating on cross-functional projects
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programs and tools
  • Technological savviness. Prior experience with Salesforce, Jira and Confluence or similar technologies.
Responsibilities
  • Resolve data discrepancies for assigned caseload of plans to unblock Form 5500 filing automation, including reconciling conversion plan assets when needed.
  • Accountable to ensure all regulatory deadlines are met for assigned caseload while also embracing a one team approach and contributing to overall team success.
  • Support customers and plan auditors for our largest plans via email and phone
  • Consistently meet SLAs such as average ticket volume, CSAT, TRES and TFIR
  • Investigate complex problems and find creative solutions involving Form 5500 series, 5330 and 8955-SSA
  • Recommend solutions for continuous improvement for filings and annual plan compliance workflows, product and business systems.
  • Continuously look for ways to scale efficiently.
  • Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to solve problems.
  • Work with Product & Engineering teams to identify opportunities for product enhancement.
  • Seek guidance from the Legal & Compliance team to ensure solutions are compliant with 401(k) regulations.
  • Collaborate with Customer Relationship Management team to address inbound questions and provide proactive communications to customers

Guideline provides affordable and customizable 401(k) retirement plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for businesses of all sizes, particularly targeting small to medium-sized enterprises and specific sectors like dental practices. Their service includes end-to-end management of retirement plans, which features automatic enrollment, low monthly fees, and compliance testing. As a 3(38) fiduciary, Guideline manages the investment options to ensure they benefit employees. The company operates on a subscription-based model, charging a low monthly fee that covers essential services, with options for additional features like profit sharing and matching. Guideline also offers a user-friendly platform called Guideline Pro, which equips financial professionals with tools to assist clients in retirement planning. The goal of Guideline is to make retirement plans more accessible and affordable, helping more individuals save for their future.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$329.8M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital financial services boosts Guideline's digital-first approach.
  • The SECURE Act 2.0 facilitates small businesses offering retirement plans, expanding Guideline's market.
  • Guideline's new app aligns with consumer expectations for mobile financial service access.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech companies may erode Guideline's market share.
  • Operational challenges may arise from the launch of Guideline's new Starter plan.
  • Reliance on Vanguard poses a risk if their fee structure or offerings change.

What makes Guideline unique

  • Guideline offers a flat fee per participant, unlike asset-based fee models.
  • The company acts as a 3(38) fiduciary, managing investment options for clients.
  • Guideline provides a comprehensive platform with automatic enrollment and compliance testing.

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Benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Company equity

401(k) with matching contributions

100% paid employee insurance coverage

Annual learning & development stipend

Parental leave

Sabbatical after 5 years of employment