Associate Analyst-US Defined Benefits and testing

Our story

At Alight we believe a companys success starts with its people. At our core we Champion People help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight.

Our Values:

Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight act with integrity be real and empower others.

Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

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(THE ROLE)

IND Ben Calc Administrator (Associate Analyst)

This role provides an opportunity to apply technical and analytical skills to program test and support Alights pension calculation system in alignment with client requirements. The role involves solving complex business problems collaborating closely with client-facing teams and working in a structured environment while engaging with colleagues globally both in-person and virtually.

(RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Analyze and resolve complex client inquiries related to pension calculations and system behaviour
• Investigate issues thoroughly by asking the right questions and identifying root causes
• Translate client business requirements into system programming and testing activities
• Program validate and test pension calculation logic within Alights systems
• Create maintain and analyze reports supporting program logic specifications and testing outcomes
• Develop a strong understanding of Defined Benefit (DB) pension plans through hands-on client work
• Follow repeatable and best-in-class processes from project planning through customer usage
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks while meeting quality standards

(REQUIREMENTS)

Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong creative problem-solving and advanced analytical skills to navigate complex scenarios with minimal procedural guidance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including conditional logic; understanding of SDLC principles required
• Programming knowledge is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly through formal training and hands-on experience
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing requirements efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear everyday language
• Logical and mathematical thinker who values structure and rules while also seeking opportunities to innovate and improve process efficiency

Education

Bachelors degree in mathematics statistics actuarial science computer science finance MIS or univalent work experience

Location: Chennai

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind body wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options wellbeing and support programs retirement vacation and sick leave maternity paternity & adoption leave continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful.

At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring reasonable accommodation is needed please contact.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex race color religion creed national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy marital or domestic partner status citizenship military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal state or local addition we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs practices and observances unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note this job description does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education & training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.