Job Description
Join our mission to secure financial futures for public servants! As an Entry-Level Pension Plan Specialist at CalPERS, you'll support retirement administration for California's public workforce. This is your gateway to a rewarding career in public finance with comprehensive benefits, training, and growth opportunities.
Our San Jose office offers a collaborative environment where you'll learn pension fund operations, regulatory compliance, and member services. We're committed to developing the next generation of public finance professionals through mentorship and hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Process retirement applications and pension benefit calculations with precision
- Assist members with inquiries regarding retirement plans and eligibility criteria
- Maintain accurate member records in pension administration systems
- Support compliance audits and regulatory reporting requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on policy implementation
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives for member services
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- Strong attention to detail with numerical accuracy
- Basic knowledge of retirement systems or pension principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required)
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Commitment to public service ethics and standards