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Intern

Woodcliff Lake, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry's largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com. The intern role is ...

Intern

Woodcliff Lake, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry's largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com. The intern role is ...

Internal training and intern opportunities * Women in Business Mentorship Program * Employee awards ... Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA ...

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What are Intern ERISA positions?

Intern ERISA positions are internship roles that focus on learning about and assisting with matters related to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a federal law that governs employee benefit plans in the United States. Interns in this field often work with legal, compliance, or human resources teams to help ensure that retirement and health benefit plans comply with ERISA regulations. Tasks may include research, document review, and helping prepare materials for plan administration or audits. These internships provide valuable exposure to employee benefits law and may serve as a stepping stone for a career in benefits administration, law, or compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Intern in ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) compliance, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Intern in ERISA, a foundational understanding of employee benefits, basic legal or financial knowledge, and enrollment in a relevant bachelor's program are generally required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, legal research databases, and benefits administration software is commonly expected. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for accurately supporting complex compliance processes and contributing to effective benefits administration.

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on as an Intern focused on ERISA compliance?

As an Intern specializing in ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) compliance, you’ll often assist with reviewing retirement plan documents, preparing compliance reports, and supporting the audit process for employee benefit plans. Your daily responsibilities may include conducting research on regulatory updates, helping maintain accurate benefits records, and collaborating with legal, HR, and finance teams to ensure adherence to federal guidelines. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of employee benefit regulations while gaining exposure to cross-departmental collaboration and compliance best practices.
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Intern

Intern

ASCENSUS

Woodcliff Lake, NJ • On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago


Ascensus rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 139 rated financial services


Job description

FuturePlan is the nation's largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm, Ascensus. Our roots go back decades, with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service, innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry's largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com.

Job Description

The intern role is designed to give students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to "real world" situations thus enhancing the students' academic and career goals. Practical experience via a program project allows a student to gain knowledge and develop transferable skills, including researching, writing, organizing data, and presenting. Interns are assigned to specific teams with defined responsibilities and may be involved in a program project involving other interns. Administrative responsibilities make up a small part of the position as well.

This hybrid role includes one in-office day per week at our Woodcliff, New Jersey location. We're looking for a reliable freshman or sophomore who can commit to this schedule consistently during the school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for protecting and securing all client data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access to and/or improper transmission of information that could result in harm to a client

The I-Client philosophy and the Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture

Partner with team mentor for day to day assignments to meet deadlines and deliverables related to projects and or weekly goals

Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, which includes arriving on time for designated work, notifying your leader of any deviations from the established schedule, and dressing to the standards of the organization and the work being performed.

Adherence to the organization's policies and procedures

Communicating effectively with peers, leaders, assigned program mentor, and all associates within the organization; accept and apply critiques and suggestions to daily work in an effort to become more productive and/or efficient

Partnering with project team members (if applicable) on research, development, and final presentations on project finding and recommendations for the overall success of the experience

Minimum Requirements:

Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, History majors preferred but not limited to these areas of study, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

* Strong excel skills, including Macros, Vlookup & Pivot table a must

Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to analyze data

Commitment to quality and focus on data/research integrity.

Comfortable with learning systems, spreadsheets etc related to primary internship assignment

Analytical and problem resolution skills

Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

Must be detail oriented and be able to work well under pressure with multiple priorities and deadlines.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.

The national average salary range for this role is$16-18/hour in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits.This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc. For more information, please visitcareers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.

Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.


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