Assistant Pension Actuarial Analyst

$38,251 - $73,195/Yr

Principal Financial Services - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Des Moines, IA

About the position

As an Assistant Pension Actuarial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with laws and regulations by assisting in the preparation of government forms and pension information. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge of actuarial concepts and valuation procedures within the defined benefit pension space, while supporting a team of actuarial analysts in various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete required government forms accurately and timely within prescribed deadlines, including Form 5500 Schedule SB/MB, Annual Funding Notices, and PBGC Comprehensive Filings.
• Update actuarial carry-forwards, gather and organize information, and track progress for actuarial valuation.
• Prepare correspondence to notify clients of required quarterly contributions, unpaid annual costs, and other important information.
• Provide support and assistance to other actuarial personnel, including answering questions, training, and mentoring.
• Effectively communicate with actuarial staff, accurately track job progress, and monitor work using the established monitoring system.

Requirements

• Have an Associate's degree in business, mathematics or related field, or equivalent.
• Intermediate+ skills in MS Office products, including Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in defined benefits.
• Good analytical, communication, organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to complete detailed work accurately.

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO) for vacation, personal, or short-term illness.
• Pension eligibility.