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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

Remote in USA

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, featuring automatic enrollment, low monthly fees, and compliance testing. As a 3(38) fiduciary, Guideline manages investment options to prioritize employees' best interests. They operate on a subscription-based model, allowing businesses to access essential retirement plan services at a low cost, with options for customization through additional features like profit sharing and matching. Guideline Pro is a platform designed for financial professionals, offering tools to help clients manage retirement plans effectively. The company's goal is to make retirement savings more accessible and affordable, enabling more individuals to prepare for their future.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$339M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The launch of new products like the Starter plan and SEP IRA demonstrates Guideline's commitment to making retirement savings accessible to a broader audience.
  • Guideline's partnership with Vanguard to reduce fees by nearly 50% enhances its value proposition for cost-conscious clients.
  • The new mobile app and Enterprise tier offer a more seamless and customized user experience, likely increasing customer satisfaction and retention.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of fintech and retirement planning is crowded, requiring Guideline to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Managing a growing number of accounting professionals and advisors could strain resources and impact service quality.

What makes Guideline unique

  • Guideline's focus on affordable and customizable 401(k) plans for small to medium-sized businesses sets it apart from traditional retirement plan providers.
  • Acting as a 3(38) fiduciary, Guideline takes on the responsibility of managing investment options, ensuring they are in the best interest of employees, unlike many competitors.
  • The introduction of the Guideline Pro platform for financial and benefits professionals adds a layer of expertise and user-friendliness that is not commonly found in the market.

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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