About Wall Street Alliance GroupWall Street Alliance Group is a fee-only wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. With over $1.3B in assets under management and a growing client base, we deliver comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and specialized ERISA retirement plan support. We are seeking an experienced Pension Consultant / QKA to strengthen our retirement plan and ERISA service platform as we continue to scale.
Role Overview:
The Pension Consultant / QKA will be responsible for providing high-quality retirement plan administration support and ERISA coordination for corporate retirement plan clients. This role is critical in ensuring accurate plan operations, compliance, contribution reconciliation, and strong client service. The ideal candidate has deep experience in qualified plan administration and thrives in a detail-oriented, client-facing, fiduciary environment. Key ResponsibilitiesERISA Plan Administration & Consulting Support administration of qualified retirement plans (401(k), profit sharing, cash balance where applicable) Coordinate plan compliance processes including nondiscrimination testing and annual reporting Assist plan sponsors with operational questions and ERISA best practices Contribution & Deferral Reconciliation Oversee payroll contribution tracking and deferral reconciliation Coordinate with recordkeepers and payroll providers to resolve discrepancies Ensure timely and accurate deposit monitoring Compliance & Reporting Support preparation and review of Form 5500 filings and related schedules Maintain audit-ready documentation for plan operations Ensure adherence to DOL and IRS requirements for qualified plans Client & Advisor Support Serve as primary retirement plan operations contact for plan sponsors Support advisors in integrating retirement plans into broader financial planning Participate in client meetings as the ERISA subject matter expert Vendor & Recordkeeper Coordination Liaise with third-party administrators, custodians, and recordkeepers Support plan conversions, onboarding, and provider transitions Monitor service standards and issue resolution
Qualifications:- RequiredQKA designation (Qualified 401(k) Administrator) or strong path toward completion
- Good Understanding of Defined Benefit Plan3–7+ years of experience in retirement plan administration or ERISA consulting
- Strong knowledge of qualified plan compliance and operations
- Experience with contribution reconciliation and payroll coordination
- Detail-oriented mindset and strong process discipline
- PreferredExperience with Form 5500 preparation and plan testing
- Familiarity with recordkeeping platforms (Empower, Fidelity, Vanguard, Principal, etc.)Background working with RIAs, retirement consulting firms, or TPAsQKA or other advanced credentials a plus
- Experience with working with Financial Advisor to reconcile data from pooled account
- Experience with platform such as NFS, Schwab to pull 401k data
Compensation Total Compensation: $110,000 – $140,000 Compensation will depend on experience, credentials, and leadership potential.
Why Join Wall Street Alliance Group
Growing boutique wealth management firm with institutional-quality standards
Retirement plan services are a strategic growth pillar
Collaborative, high-performance environment
Opportunity to expand ERISA platform and take ownership of key client relationships
Long-term career growth potential within the firm
