401(k) Compliance Associate
Betterment · Betterment HQ - New York City
Posted 23 days ago · $60,000 - $70,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Betterment's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Betterment's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Betterment
- high 21 stale, 0 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 44 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Betterment's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Betterment.
About this role
The 401(k) Compliance Associate at Betterment will focus on compliance administration for 401(k) clients, including preparing compliance testing packages and Form 5500s, and assisting with advanced compliance processes. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance client experience and improve operational efficiency, while also analyzing operational errors and drafting plan documents. This position requires a detail-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Betterment as an employer.
What you need
- Some experience in 401(k) retirement industry
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and problem solve creatively
- Effective communication skills and experience working cross-functionally
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Familiarity with FTWilliam or similar compliance testing software
Nice to have
- Interest in working towards QKA certification and other ASPPA certifications
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Infertility support and WPATH-aligned transgender health benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Transit benefits and FSA and HSA options
Worth weighing
- Remote eligible except for specific metro areas
- Salary range provided but may vary based on experience and location
- Role involves significant compliance administration tasks which may not appeal to all candidates
Summarised from Betterment's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Betterment on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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