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Actuary

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Enrolled Actuary (EA) Designation
  • College degree required
  • Five or more years of pension experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel and Word skills

Responsibilities

  • Review and perform funding valuations for single employer defined benefit cash balance plans
  • Review and sign Form 5500 Schedule SBs, Comprehensive PBGC premium filings, actuarial valuation reports, and AFTAPs
  • Review valuation outputs, benefit calculations, and compliance testing prepared by staff
  • Oversee and review participant benefit calculations and RMDs in accordance with plan provisions and IRS requirements

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Plan Execution
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Time Management

About the company

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Pentegra Retirement Services

Financial Services

Pentegra is a leading provider of retirement plan and fiduciary outsourcing solutions nationwide. As one of America’s oldest independent fiduciaries, we deliver retirement plans that run with less risk, greater efficiencies and improved outcomes. With an 80-year legacy of fiduciary expertise and oversight unmatched in the industry today, we partner with firms at the advisor, sponsor and enterprise level to bring maximum flexibility to every opportunity, offering a comprehensive array of retirement plan solutions, plan consulting, TPA services and fiduciary support. Learn more at pentegra.com.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryFinancial Services
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

ACTUARY

Classification: Exempt 

Job Summary: We’re seeking an experienced Enrolled Actuary to join our team and support the annual administration of Single Employer Small Plan Pension (Defined Benefit) plans. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities:

  • Actuarial Valuations & Certifications - Review and perform funding valuations for single employer defined benefit & cash balance plans. Review and approve actuarial assumptions, methods, and results. Sign actuarial certifications and reports.
  • Regulatory Filings & Compliance - Review and sign Form 5500 Schedule SBs, Comprehensive PBGC premium filings, actuarial valuation reports, and AFTAPs. Maintain compliance with IRS funding regulations and applicable pension laws.
  • Technical Review - Review valuation outputs, benefit calculations, and compliance testing prepared by staff. Provide guidance and maintain accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.
  • Benefit Calculations - Oversee and review participant benefit calculations and RMDs in accordance with plan provisions and IRS requirements.
  • Non-Discrimination Testing – Review and validate 410(b), 401(a)(26), and 401(a)(4) testing results and methodologies.
  • Plan Design & New Business Support – Assist with new plan proposals, review plan documents, and advise on plan design, funding strategies, and compliance considerations.
  • Plan Amendments & Special Projects – Review and approve plan amendments, cost and funding projections, and plan termination work, including PBGC plan terminations.

Requirements:

  • Enrolled Actuary (EA) Designation
  • College degree required. 
  • Five or more years of pension experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel and Word skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Datair software.
  • Experience with ftwilliam.com, 5500s, and PBGC Filings.
  • Experience working with life insurance policies held inside pension plans.
  • 412(e) plan experience.

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