Who You'll Work With:

The People team is a global business unit that selects, engages, supports, and develops the people of the firm. Winning in the marketplace begins with winning in the workplace and we strive to advance the employee experience for every colleague. Our team is comprised of expert practitioners, skilled communicators, trusted advisors and partners, inclusive role models, and creative problem solvers, focused on supporting the business, and committed to outcomes and results. Reporting to the US Benefits Director, this position will be responsible for execution and oversight of tasks associated with the company's 401k, pension, and benefit plans.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a primary contact for escalated employee questions related to all US Benefit plans, including pension, 401k, and health and welfare plans.
• Review 401k funding prepared by the Benefit Analyst on a bi-weekly basis. Oversee resolution of any issues with the payroll team and ensure funding is submitted timely as defined by company practice and IRS regulations.
• Apply retirement plan policies and procedures on an on-going basis, including researching and resolving specific issues whenever possible and escalating as appropriate to secure decisions as needed.
• Support and Supervise Benefit Team in response to inquiries sent to Benefits email inbox.
• Support Benefit Director with coordination and completion of quarterly Investment Committee meetings for AB's retirement plans.
• Serve as main representative from People Team on annual retirement plan audits with external auditors, providing requested documents and resolving identified issues.
• Prepare annual 401k employer match calculation for review by the US Benefit Director.
• Provide information to vendors for company's annual discrimination testing of 401k and health and welfare plans. Ensure results are obtained timely and corrections, if needed, are completed.
• Review and maintain ongoing employee communications and plan documents for accuracy and compliance with provided guidelines.
• Coordinate annual disclosures and notices with 401k and Pension vendors. Submit final versions to Benefits Director for approval.
• Provider oversight of pension administration vendor and review monthly benefit reconciliation.
• Provider oversight of ACA reporting and assist Benefit Team with resolution by working with our People Digital Team.
• Provide oversight of FSA and HSA funding and assist the Benefit Team with resolution by working with our People Digital and Payroll Teams.

What We're Looking For:

• An analytical, problem solver nature, with excellent excel skills
• Possess a bachelor's degree in related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Employee Retirement Plan and Health and Welfare Administration
• A strong customer service focus in working with employees and colleagues
• Experience in administration of retirement plans, health and welfare plans
• Must understand retirement plan eligibility and match requirements.
• Strong communication skills including a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate benefits to employees and project a positive and professional demeanor in all transactions.
• Detail-oriented with the desire to research and resolve issues for internal clients.

Position is in Nashville and will follow a Hybrid Schedule

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

People of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB's policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria.

Nashville, Tennessee