
Senior Associate - Defined Benefit Pension Administration
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Calculate, peer review and authorize benefit entitlements on retirement, termination, death and marriage breakdown;
- Year-end update of plan records, including the reconciliation of the membership, contributions and trust fund;
- Calculation and review of PAs, PSPAs and PARs and preparation of applicable filing forms;
- Preparation and review of annual pension statements;
- Read and interpret pension plan texts;
- Quality control of year-end data input and verification of computer output;
- Communication with clients regarding data, administration, and interpretation of pension plan text;
- Preparation, review and filing of government forms including Annual Information Return, Form 7 and PBGF forms;
- Track team progress and coordinate with various departments to ensure service delivered on time;
- Assist with the set-up and testing of the system for new and existing clients according to the plan provisions and administrative requirements;
- Assist with the development/maintenance of standard operation procedures;
- Respond to member calls and facilitate requests;
- Attend client meeting in technical support role;
- Liaise with trust company and plan auditors;
- Maintenance of client records; and
- Other duties as required.
- 2+ years working with Defined Benefit pension plans preferred;
- Preferred education in Math, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences and Finance;
- Previous work experience in reviewing calculations and yearend tasks (PAs, Indexation, Annual Statements, etc.);
- Knowledge of related provincial and federal pension legislation and Income Tax Act provisions;
- French / English bilingualism required due to frequent interactions with clients, colleagues, or partners based in Quebec, other Canadian provinces and/or internationally.
- Experience with pension administration systems, strong spreadsheet competencies and math proficiency required;
- Thorough with sound pension administration and organizational skills;
- Advanced Excel and a thorough knowledge of Word;
- Client-service attitude;
- Other assets include a relevant degree and the completion of CEBS, PPAC, CHRP or actuarial courses.