Ascensus is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of retirement, college, and healthcare savings services, supporting more than 43,000 retirement
Actuary
Location
Indiana
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Actuary
Ascensus
Actuary Location: Remote, Indiana Full time Job Description: Summary / Objective Serve as the technical expert and project manager for the annual funding, accounting, and compliance requirements for defined benefit pension plans. Responsibilities - Leverage tools and resources to provide clients with innovative and effective solutions - Assist in the development and delivery of quality client communication and deliverables in support of Senior Consultants - Prepare and manage internal project deadlines - Prepare, technically review, and serve as primary contact to clients on annual service offerings - Review pension benefit calculations in accordance with plan provisions, Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and other legal regulations - Oversee annual employee pension statement projects - Assist in completing and managing non-routine client work such as plan design, plan termination, benefit statements, and other special projects - Assist in the development and training of student-level staff Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor degree in math, actuarial science, or other related field • One or more credentials from the Society of Actuaries or Joint Board of Enrolled actuaries required • If not fully credentialed, pursuit of FSA is required • ProVal experience a strong plus • Project management experience • Strong communication skills, including client consulting and presentations For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.
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