The Client Onboarding Analyst – New Plans supports the onboarding of newly sold 401(k) plans onto Ubiquity's recordkeeping platform. Reporting to the New Plan Team Lead, you manage a pipeline of new plan cases from contract through go-live and serve as the main contact for plan sponsors, financial advisors, and Third Party Administrators along the way. Complex issues and cross-functional blockers are routed through the Team Lead.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan Setup & Documents
- Manage an assigned pipeline of new plan cases from contract to go-live, tracking milestones and SLAs in Salesforce and flagging at-risk cases early.
- Review plan design elections, resolve gaps or inconsistencies, and draft plan documents that comply with ERISA, IRS, and DOL requirements.
- Set up trust accounts and confirm investment elections match the plan document and client instructions.
- Keep case records and notes current in Salesforce and the recordkeeping system.
Payroll Integration
- Work with sponsors to configure contribution data, census information, and payroll schedules before the first payroll.
- Guide sponsors through connecting their payroll system, including steps and timelines.
- Monitor first payroll submissions after go-live, troubleshoot discrepancies, and escalate anything you can't resolve.
- Document each case's payroll setup and any integration issues.
Client & Advisor Communication
- Lead kickoff calls to set expectations, review the timeline, and confirm who owes what.
- Give sponsors, advisors, and TPAs proactive, milestone-based updates.
- Teach sponsors the platform (portal, contributions, enrollment, reporting) so they can manage their plan independently at go-live.
- Follow up on documents, signatures, and elections to keep time to first contribution short.
Compliance & Quality
- Complete setup work in line with ERISA, IRS, and DOL rules, including required notices, contribution limits, and eligibility.
- Review your own work for accuracy and fix errors before go-live.
- Stay current on regulatory changes, including SECURE Act provisions.
- Follow all Ubiquity security policies.
Collaboration & Escalation
- Coordinate with internal teams on routine tasks within your authority; send complex questions, blockers, and anything needing leadership judgment to the Team Lead.
- Partner with Sales and Client Experience for a smooth handoff from the point of sale.
- Surface recurring issues and process gaps to the Team Lead, and help teammates during high-volume periods.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Core
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high-volume pipeline accurately and meet SLAs
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with a client-focused approach
- Sound judgment; works independently and collaboratively and escalates appropriately
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
- 401(k) industry experience, ideally in new plan setup, implementation, plan documents, or plan design
- Working knowledge of plan design and administration (Safe Harbor, traditional 401(k), Profit Sharing), ERISA, and IRS limits
- Client-facing onboarding experience with plan sponsors and advisors
- Fintech or SaaS experience, including API-based integrations or cloud recordkeeping platforms
- Familiarity with payroll integrations, contribution files, and census data
- Salesforce and Asana; recordkeeping, plan document, compliance testing, or Form 5500 platforms (e.g., FT Williams, ASC) a plus
- QKA designation, or pursuit of ASPPA or NIPA credentials, a plus
- Health, dental, and vision coverage — 90% of your premium covered, 60% for dependents
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% of your gross annual pay
- $100/month wellness reimbursement + $300 home office stipend
- Fully remote, flexible work culture
The annual base salary range for this role is $73,000–$83,000, with the opportunity to earn an additional 5% in variable compensation based on performance.
This role is expected to work 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m or 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time to ensure alignment and availability with the team.
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