Enrolled Actuary (Remote)
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FuturePlan is the nations largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm Ascensus. Our roots go back decades with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals 60 actuaries and one of the industrys largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at .
Section 1: Position Summary
Focused on the smallplan market the candidate will review client deliverables for accuracy and compliance while managing their own case load of smallmarket DB plans. The actuary will handle their own valuation administration and compliance work and will also review and sign a significant volume of work prepared by others. The role is responsible for maintaining service standards consistent with FuturePlan Lead Actuary expectations and organizational requirements. Serve as a subjectmatter expert in smallmarket Defined Benefit Cash Balance and DB/DC Combo 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 testingAnswer 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
Bachelors 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 systemsExcellent 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
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About Company
Everyone deserves to feel financially secure. We help more people save through partnerships with leading financial institutions and state governments.
