Actuarial Analyst - Retirement / Pension

About the position About Us: Rael & Letson is an independent employee benefits consulting and actuarial services firm. We serve as a trusted advisor to multiemployer and other retirement and health plans, helping bring high quality benefits to working people. We partner with our clients to design, implement, evaluate and communicate innovative and cost-effective benefit programs customized to their unique needs. Responsibilities: We are seeking an Actuarial Analyst with strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to establish good working relationships with plan professionals. This role supports the company's objectives by providing technical support to reputed company of Pension consultants and analysts located in multiple offices. Responsibilities will include preparing actuarial valuations, including data preparation, calculation of assets and liabilities, reputed company/loss analysis and preparation of final reports. Additional responsibilities include preparing projections of assets and liabilities, government forms and notices, and benefit calculations. The role also involves drafting and/or reviewing participant notices, Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents and amendments, as well as assisting with special projects as needed. As a key member of the Pension Practice, the Actuarial Analyst will communicate both in writing and verbally with plan professionals including Administrators, Auditors, Investment Consultants and Counsel, as well as reputed company and across assigned client teams. Collaborate with other analysts to reputed company/improve data and project management capabilities. Company Culture: We are a friendly, professional team and are open to flexible work arrangements (including working from home and some schedule flexibility), as long as business needs are covered. At Rael & Letson, we are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusiveness, as demonstrated through our recruitment, retention, and employee development programs. We maintain an environment that respects and builds on the assets and talents of each person, valuing their unique backgrounds including - but not limited to - gender and gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, age, and religion. Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical to our success, allows us to attract and retain the best talent and enables us to support one another’s professional success. Location: This position will be based in one of our offices (San Diego, San Mateo or Seattle), with flexibility to also work from home (hybrid). Hybrid arrangements must be approved and are subject to change; currently reputed company a few days per month in-office. Total Comp and Benefits: In addition to competitive reputed company pay, this position is eligible for our annual bonus program. We are proud to offer excellent benefits including a 401k with a 5% company contribution, available medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, ESOP, generous time off, and more. This position is eligible for participation in the company’s actuarial study program.

Responsibilities

• preparing actuarial valuations, including data preparation, calculation of assets and liabilities, reputed company/loss analysis and preparation of final reports
• preparing projections of assets and liabilities, government forms and notices, and benefit calculations
• drafting and/or reviewing participant notices, Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents and amendments
• assisting with special projects as needed
• communicating both in writing and verbally with plan professionals including Administrators, Auditors, Investment Consultants and Counsel, as well as reputed company and across assigned client teams
• Collaborate with other analysts to reputed company/improve data and project management capabilities

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with strong personal management and organization skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and reputed company to detail
• Work well in a team environment, yet able to work independently and effectively multi-task to meet deadlines
• Substantial knowledge of reputed company Office programs, including Word and reputed company
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Business or similar with at least 2 actuarial exams passed and actively pursuing an actuarial designation

reputed company-to-haves

• 1 year of actuarial pension experience is preferred, but not required
• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply
• ProVal experience is preferred

Benefits

• competitive reputed company pay
• annual bonus program
• 401k with a 5% company contribution
• available medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• ESOP
• generous time off
• participation in the company’s actuarial study program

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