Amanda Arispe
@amandaarispe
I am a product-focused retirement benefits manager driving compliance, remediation, and stakeholder alignment.
What I'm looking for
I am a product-management-oriented retirement benefits professional with 10+ years of experience leading remediation and benefits projects. I combine strong analytical skills with a commitment to meeting business and regulatory requirements across all phases of project work.
I manage recordkeeping remediation efforts and lead accelerated project timelines, coordinating resources, escalating roadblocks, and delivering on deadlines while applying IRS and internal legal/compliance guidelines. I facilitate discovery with stakeholders, draft communication strategies, and develop financial remediation approaches that identify plans and participants for resolution.
My background includes senior benefits analyst work across mergers and acquisitions, oversight of annual audits and plan document maintenance, and extensive experience with 401(k) and defined benefit plan administration. I have managed large funding transmissions, handled complex corrections and calculations, and partnered closely with Finance, HRIS, Payroll, and external vendors to improve processes.
I regularly use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Workday, Fidelity Plan Sponsor Workstation, netbenefits, and Zendesk, and I have been recognized with awards for standout contributions, customer voice, teamwork, and processing excellence. I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach and a focus on reducing risk while delivering quality results.
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Manages recordkeeping remediation efforts including issue analysis, population identification, remediation options, and final resolution while applying IRS and internal compliance guidelines. Leads accelerated project plans, coordinates stakeholders, and mitigates risk to meet all deadlines.
Senior Benefits Analyst
Vistra Corp
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Led 401(k) plan project and product management during M&A activities, coordinated external consultants, and presented recommendations to executive leadership. Oversaw benefits administration, annual audits, compliance (SARs, SMMs, 5500s), and cross-department process improvements.
Analyzed and executed 401(k) correction requests, calculated market value adjustments, and communicated resolutions to clients and participants while adhering to SLAs. Processed corrections independently and supported client-facing teams to resolve complex account issues.
Administered defined benefit plan services including estimates, annuity and QDRO calculations, and lump-sum window projects while driving data trend analysis for client improvements. Coordinated participant, client, and vendor interactions for ongoing pension administration.
Managed contributions, loans, company match, and rollover transactions for top-tier clients and coordinated funding transmissions exceeding $500 million annually. Monitored money movement within controlled environments and resolved participant demographic and processing issues.
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