Job Description
Join Chicago's esteemed Finance Department as an Entry-Level Pension Plan Specialist! This remote-friendly role offers the perfect launchpad for your career in public sector finance. You'll gain hands-on experience managing pension plans for thousands of municipal employees while contributing to the financial stability of our city's workforce. Enjoy competitive benefits, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact in Chicago's public finance operations.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plan enrollment, disbursement, and record-keeping for City employees
- Analyze pension contribution data and ensure compliance with municipal regulations
- Process retirement applications and calculate benefit payments with precision
- Collaborate with HR departments to resolve employee pension inquiries
- Maintain secure digital records using specialized pension management software
- Assist in annual pension audits and regulatory reporting
- Support development of pension policy recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in pension administration or financial services
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Strong understanding of basic financial principles and regulatory compliance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data handling
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment