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07/09/08
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Job description
The Southern Employee Benefits region has an opening for a Pension Analyst on our Pension Administration Services team located in our Dallas office.
The Pension Analyst works in a team environment and is responsible for the operational tasks associated with servicing defined benefit pension plans in compliance with the plan’s provisions and administrative policies. This includes, but is not limited to, performing benefit calculations, establishing payment records, creating participant statements, and maintaining participant data. The Pension Analyst will interact within their team and with other Milliman teams (possibly across office locations) with a modest amount of interaction with the client. Minimal travel is anticipated.
We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that this is NOT an actuarial position.Responsibilities
- Calculate pension benefits and prepare associated participant paperwork in accordance with plan provisions
- Adhere to the calculation process to include timely processing of calculation and review of pension calculations and associated paperwork for correctness and completeness
- Provide client relationship management inclusive of excellent written and verbal communications, responsive follow through and advocacy for client issues
- Provide support for special projects and other tasks as needed
- Maintain and update administrative procedures
- Read and comprehend plan provisions from plan documents, summaries of plan provisions or other related plan materials
- Ensure final work products are of high quality and provided in a timely fashion
- Identify, analyze, and assist in implementing process improvements
- Monitor progress of daily tasks
- Assist with training of new employees as needed
- Take an active role in pursuing continued education
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required (a degree in Mathematics, Statistics or other analytical field will be considered a plus)
- Pension benefit background preferred
- Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment and individually
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on customer service
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft® Word and Excel. Experience with Microsoft Access is desirable
- Willing to pursue exams with the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA)