Flagstar Bank · 2 weeks ago
Retirement Plan Advisor
New York/1400 Broadway/114025
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $187K/yr
8+ years expFlagstar Bank is seeking a Retirement Plan Advisor responsible for acquiring, advising, and servicing employer-sponsored retirement plans. The role involves partnering with plan sponsors to design and optimize retirement plans, ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards and regulatory requirements while delivering strategic guidance and education to participants.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary advisor to plan sponsors on plan design, investments, fees, and governance
Provide fiduciary guidance under ERISA, including support for 3(21) and/or 3(38) services (as applicable)
Conduct regular plan reviews, benchmarking, and investment performance analysis
Assist clients with plan changes, vendor transitions, and ongoing plan optimization
Establish governance frameworks and operational controls to safeguard client assets and maintain regulatory compliance
Serve as a key advisor to senior management on operational risk, efficiency, and scalability
Build and maintain long-term relationships with plan sponsors, HR leaders, and committees
Lead and document investment committee meetings and fiduciary reviews
Coordinate with recordkeepers, TPAs, custodians, and internal partners
Respond to client inquiries and proactively identify opportunities to enhance plan outcomes
Implement best practices for operational resilience and business continuity planning
Identify and pursue new retirement plan opportunities through referrals, centers of influence, and internal partnerships
Support prospect meetings, proposals, and finalist presentations
Collaborate with wealth management, private banking, and institutional teams to expand client relationships
Deliver group and one-on-one participant education on retirement readiness, investment options, and financial wellness
Support enrollment meetings, re-enrollment initiatives, and planning communication strategies
Assist participants with rollovers, distributions, and retirement planning coordination (as permitted)
Ensure plans remain compliant with ERISA, DOL regulations, and internal risk standards
Maintain accurate documentation, meeting minutes, and client records
Partner with compliance and legal teams to support audits and regulatory inquiries
Perform special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required
Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance training. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
Qualification
Required
Education level: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Finance, Business, Economics preferred
Minimum experience required: 8+ Years advising employer-sponsored retirement plans
Securities licenses (Series 7 and 66 or 65), or ability to obtain within required timeframe
Preferred
Professional designations such as AIF®, CPFA®, CFP®, or CFA®
Experience with institutional consulting or retirement platforms
Proven success in client acquisition and relationship management
Familiarity with major recordkeepers and plan service providers
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
Comprehensive leave program
Company
Flagstar Bank
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5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Flagstar Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (39)
2024 (42)
2023 (41)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-26Acquired
2001-07-12IPO
Leadership Team
Gregg Christenson
Executive Vice President and CFO for Community Banking
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Randal Turner
SVP & Chief Financial Officer, Loan Servicing and Shared Services
Recent News
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2025-11-07
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