Job Description
Join California's premier public sector team as a Pension Plan Administrator in sunny San Diego! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our state retirement fund operations. This critical role ensures financial security for thousands of public employees while offering exceptional benefits and career growth. If you thrive in compliance-driven environments and want to make a tangible impact on public sector retirement systems, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Administer pension fund investments, distributions, and compliance with ERISA and state regulations
- Process retirement applications, benefit calculations, and member communications
- Conduct financial audits and generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders
- Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure regulatory adherence and policy updates
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee third-party administrator partnerships
- Develop educational materials for plan participants and conduct outreach sessions
- Analyze actuarial data to forecast funding requirements and recommend adjustments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension administration or retirement fund management experience
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, IRS regulations, and California pension laws
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling software (e.g., Aladdin, BlackRock)
- Strong analytical skills with experience in large-scale data analysis
- Professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, or PRM) preferred
- Exceptional communication skills for stakeholder engagement
- Ability to obtain and maintain a California government security clearance