Senior Compliance Advisor

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role 

• In this role, you will assist associates with general daily support, regulatory questions, and preparation for conversations with Plan Sponsors, legal counsel, and internal business partners surrounding regulatory requirements, results delivery and Compliance Consultant support. A small amount of production may be required. 

• Bachelor’s Degree Required 

• 5+ years of Defined Contribution client service experience required including consultation, ability to lead through escalated issues, provide sales support and assist in implementing services. 

• 4+ years of Defined Contribution nondiscrimination testing experience required 

• ASPPA credentials - QKA, QPA preferred 

The Skills You Bring 

• In-depth nondiscrimination testing experience 

• Collaborate with Plan Sponsors and internal business partners to find solutions for complex compliance issues 

• Understanding of the IRS Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS), and how to apply EPCRS rules to plan corrections 

• Can discuss and explain complex regulatory topics with any audience, tailoring your delivery to the audience 

• Multitask client work, internal project work, and other responsibilities 

• Can review test results and efficiently gain understanding of a plan’s design 

• Strong organization skills and keep detailed records of your work 

• Can manage at-risk client relationships 

• Research topics independently and deliver solutions to complex regulatory issues 

• Communicate effectively, work well in a team environment, and possess good presentation skills. 

• Possess great problem-solving skills including the ability to manage escalated issues. 

• Have the ability to negotiate and influence. 

The Value You Deliver 

• Supporting internal (Associates, Compliance Consultants, Managing Directors, and Sales) and external (Plan Sponsors, Outside Legal Counsel, Advisors) business partners with employer calculations and additional testing and Regulatory knowledge and experiences. 

• Educating clients regarding their special testing (General Test, Benefits Rights and Features Test, Average Benefit Test) results 

• Leading the testing service team to find solutions when complex issues or errors arise. 

• Assist in setting proper expectations for new clients (sales) and plan sponsor contacts 

• Building the confidence of clients in Fidelity’s services by offering solutions to test failures 

The Team 

The Senior Compliance Advisor (SCA) role resides in Testing and Reporting Services (TRS) within Workplace Investing (WI). TRS provides and completes Employer Calculations and Additional Testing (ECAT), Plan Year End Summary Reporting, Minimum Coverage and Nondiscrimination Testing, Form 5500 completion and Audit Support to clients across all markets in WI. The Compliance Advisor will provide regulatory support and guidance for TRS Analysts and their associated Plan Sponsors. In this role, you will assist associates with general daily support, regulatory questions, and preparation for conversations with Plan Sponsors, legal counsel, and internal business partners surrounding regulatory requirements, results delivery and Compliance Consultant support. A small amount of production may be required. 

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.