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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The PEO Retirement Plan Consultant (RPC) is aligned with the PEO market’s largest client and responsible for independently communicating and shepherding tasks associated with supporting new adopter sales and onboarding new adopters in partnership with the plan, their sales force, and their adopters.
What you will do
Support adopters in the selection of various plan design options to fit their unique needs, both at installation and ongoing
Help adopters collect prior plan documents necessary to establish a new plan, discussing existing plan provisions such as safe harbor and matching contributions, helping them understand available plan provisions and working to understand their business structure and ownership arrangement
Provide consultation to existing adopting employers to help them amend their plan based on changes in their business
Prepare and discuss plan design illustrations and pricing comparisons
Support the participant enrollment process for the new adopter
Build trusted relationships with key plan professionals
Drive seamless new adopter sales towards annual goals
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the plan, its pricing and investment offering and a proficiency at positioning the solutions competitively
Collaborate and partner with the Relationship and Client Service Management teams to support the retention and growth of the customer
What you will bring
5+ years of experience in retirement plan market with either account management, plan design consultation or an internal sales consultant background preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentations skills, building partnerships internally and externally including plan sponsors, consultants, and business leaders
Understanding of retirement plan pricing
FINRA Series 6 & 63 licenses required within established timelines
What will set you apart
Experience with MEP, PEP and/or PEO market preferred
Strong organizational skills and experience managing a sales pipeline preferred
Strong collaboration skills: ability to navigate internally
Customer centric orientation
Background in customer service with proven skills at delivering on customer needs, and a high level of follow through and responsiveness
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
What we offer you
We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
- Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
- Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Base Salary Range
$72,200.00 - $101,975.00The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***
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Who's Hiring
- Guidant Financial18

- Alliant Insurance Services3

- The Standard Insurance2

- Empower1E
- 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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