Regional Compliance Consultant

OVERVIEW

Alera Group company, is looking for a Regional Compliance Consultant for our Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions. This role will be based out of our Boston, MA office.

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide compliance-related services to Alera Group clients, including in-person presentations and consultations to all firms within assigned region or regions
• Respond to queries from consultants, clients and plan members with respect to plan provisions and appropriately resolve/escalate any problems or issues
• Assist VP of Compliance in determining most critical topics for benefit-related communications, including white papers, flow charts, or newsletter articles
• Reviews and oversees creation plug and play employee benefits audit checklists and preparation materials
• Upon request, draft and prepare educational materials relating to employee benefit compliance topics, including webinar slides, presentations, and scripts for educational recordings (such as podcasts)
• Investigate, analyze, and provide recommendations on benefit and compliance issues for Alera Group clients
• Collaborate with the VP of Compliance, Employee Benefits, on plan compliance and regulatory matters impacting benefits
• Collaborate and partner with Alera Group staff to ensure consistency and uniformity in materials, responses to questions, and interpretations
• Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate effective communication when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels
• Deliver work in accordance to project deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required
• At least 3+ years of experience in employee benefits compliance
• Working knowledge of IRS code Sec 125, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and Benefit Plan regulations
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and periodicals
• Strong presentation skills, ability to distill large amounts of information into concise messages for clients
• Sense of urgency to manage work within tight timeframes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Must be willing to travel to regional offices (20%)

BENEFITS

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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