Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.
Section 1: Position Summary
High level review to ensure quality of client deliverables including research of pension
law and regulations. Responsible for ensuring service standards remain in alignment with the expectations, guidance and direction provided by the FuturePlan Lead Actuary and organizational standards. Serve as an expert in the valuation, administration and compliance of Defined Benefit and Cash Balance plans.
Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review, prepare and/or certify client projects and ensure accurate client deliverables including:
- Actuarial valuations and reports
- Benefit statements
- Plan documents, amendments, employee communications (SPDs, etc.)
- Work performed by other teams as necessary (e.g., Benefit calculations, Form 5500s and PBGC premium forms)
- IRS determination filings and PBGC (Form 500 series) termination submissions
- ASC 715/960
- Perform and review combined plan non-discrimination testing - Answer technical questions posed by staff
- Research the Internal Revenue Code and other technical resources to resolve client issues
- Provide technical training for staff
- Provide back up to other teams as necessary
- Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
- Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
- Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned
Supervision
- N/A
Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, math or math related field
- Enrolled Actuary designation with 5 years industry experience
- Advanced understanding of:
- Pension law
- Plan documents and IRS favorable determination letters
- Actuarial valuations and software systems - Excellent technical/analytical skills
- Ability to research technical issues
- Ability to explain technical issues to all levels of associates
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel applications
- Demonstrated expertise with industry recognized pension valuation software
- Detail and accuracy oriented
- Good time management skills
- Team Player
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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What We Do
Ascensus helps millions of people save for what matters—retirement, education, and healthcare. We’re also one of the savings plan industry’s leading providers of outsourced services. Our technology, market insights, and business knowledge enhance the growth and success of our partners, their clients, and savers.
Ascensus is the largest independent recordkeeping services provider, third-party administrator, and government savings facilitator in the United States. For more information, visit ascensus.com.
