Description
In this challenging role as a Pension Calculation Administration Senior Associate, you will contribute as part of a team to the entire range of retirement administration activities, primarily focused on complex pension calculations and other related activities. If you’re looking for an exciting role, with one of the leaders in the defined benefit outsourcing business and the opportunity to grow and develop your career, apply now!
In this role you will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert to the internal team and our clients, trouble shoot issues, create client deliverables, contribute to client management and participate in the creation of new intellectual capital.
This role can be held remotely from any location in the United States.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
The Role
Enhance your knowledge of all aspects of retirement plan administration
Enjoy a well-defined career path with opportunities for growth and advancement
Leverage the most cutting-edge tools and resources and some of the world’s experts in retirement plan design, management and pension administration
Deliver superior, consistent client management and deliverables in support of a Director for assigned clients:
Serve as primary, daily contact to clients on delivery of calculation related issues services and raise appropriate issues to Directors
Interface with colleagues from other practices and regions on assignments that reflect the client’s broader business issues
Develop a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects
Manage a diverse set of pension administration services individually and through team initiatives
Review complex pension benefit calculations in accordance with plan provisions, Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and other legal regulations (e.g. transfers, QDRO’s)
Review pension benefit commencement packages
Ensure that work of self and team is delivered in accordance with professional and work excellence standards
Deliver formal and informal process training to both team members and client contacts
Qualifications
The Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or prior benefits administration experience required.
5 or more years’ of calculation experience in administration of defined benefit plans, preferably gained in a benefits consulting environment; experience in implementation of pension outsourcing processes a plus
Must have experience collaborating with other colleagues in different countries
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience successfully managing multiple team projects simultaneously and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget
Experience mentoring and developing junior staff
Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships with some experience in growing relationships with current clients
Strong interpersonal and team skills
Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues; strong client service orientation
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel
Ability to work independently and on client teams in a fast-paced environment
Sense of accountability; owning one’s work and taking pride in it
Self-motivated
Ability to travel and work extended hours as needed
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $72,000 to $105,000 USD per year.
The role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1862/2023/01/31091722/Washington-State-Time-Off.pdf)
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Certain senior level roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
EOE, including disability/vets