Remote Retirement Plan Consultant Jobs

Remote Retirement Plan Consultant jobs are open across the US at companies hiring remotely, from entry-level roles at remote-first startups to senior roles on large distributed teams, with employers like Guidant Financial, Alliant Insurance Services, and The Standard Insurance hiring right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerGuidant Financial
Top industryBanking
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring10

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Retirement Plan Consultant
Empower
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Consulting & Professional Services
$72k - $102k/yr
Remote (US)

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Guidant Financial
Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
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Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
Guidant Financial
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service
Logistics & Fleet Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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Guidant Financial
Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
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Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
Guidant Financial
Springfield, Missouri
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service
Logistics & Fleet Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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Guidant Financial
Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
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Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
Guidant Financial
Columbia, Missouri
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service
Logistics & Fleet Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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Guidant Financial
Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
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Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
Guidant Financial
Arlington, Virginia
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service
Logistics & Fleet Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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Remote Retirement Plan Consultant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Guidant Financial
    Guidant Financial18
  • Alliant Insurance Services
    Alliant Insurance Services3
  • The Standard Insurance
    The Standard Insurance2
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    Empower1
  • Ascensus
    Ascensus1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services18
  • Insurance7

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote retirement plan consultant jobs.

  • 3-5 years of experience administering or consulting on qualified retirement plans
  • Working knowledge of ERISA, IRC 401(k) regulations, and IRS correction programs
  • Experience with recordkeeping platforms such as Empower, Fidelity, Voya, or Principal
  • QKA, QPA, or equivalent ASPPA or NIPA professional certification preferred or required
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
  • Strong client communication skills with ability to explain complex plan rules clearly

Tips for Your Remote Retirement Plan Consultant Job Search

Tailor your resume to plan types

Hiring managers scan for experience with specific plan types like 401(k), 403(b), or defined benefit. Name the plan structures you've worked on, the participant counts you've served, and the recordkeeping platforms you've used, such as Fidelity, Voya, or Empower.

Earn certifications before you apply

The QKA, QPA, and ERPA credentials from ASPPA and NIPA signal compliance depth that a bachelor's degree alone doesn't show. Completing even one before applying puts you ahead of candidates who list only work history and generic financial planning experience.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists retirement plan consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by recordkeeping platform

Many postings require hands-on experience with a specific recordkeeping system. Search for openings that name the platform your background matches, whether that's Empower, Principal, TIAA, or another provider, so you clear the initial screening faster.

Prepare a compliance scenario answer

Interviewers routinely ask how you'd handle a plan correction under the IRS Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System. Walk through a specific corrective action you've executed or studied, naming the error type and the resolution path you'd take.

Negotiate using your book of business

If you're moving from a consulting or advisory firm, quantify the plan assets or participant counts you managed. That number anchors a compensation conversation more effectively than title or years of experience alone.

Remote Retirement Plan Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote retirement plan consultant job?

Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote retirement plan consultant employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.

Which companies hire remote retirement plan consultants?

Companies hiring remote retirement plan consultants include Guidant Financial, Alliant Insurance Services, and The Standard Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote retirement plan consultant roles.

Can you get a remote retirement plan consultant job with no experience?

Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote retirement plan consultant openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.

Do you need a degree for remote retirement plan consultant jobs?

Not always. Many employers hire remote retirement plan consultants on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote retirement plan consultant roles.

Which industries hire the most remote retirement plan consultants?

Most remote retirement plan consultant openings sit in Banking & Financial Services and Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire retirement plan consultants remotely most consistently.

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