Job Description
Join the City of Minneapolis as a Pension Plan Specialist and launch your career in public finance without prior experience. This remote-friendly role offers comprehensive training to support our dedicated team managing retirement benefits for municipal employees. Enjoy competitive compensation, full benefits, and the opportunity to serve our community while building professional expertise in pension administration.
We're seeking motivated individuals with strong organizational skills to assist in processing retirement applications, maintaining compliance records, and responding to participant inquiries. This position is ideal for graduates or career changers looking to enter the public sector finance field with mentorship and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Process retirement applications and pension enrollment documents with meticulous attention to detail
- Maintain accurate participant records in pension management systems
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding retirement benefits, eligibility, and distribution options
- Assist with annual benefit statements and compliance reporting requirements
- Collaborate with finance team on plan audits and regulatory updates
- Prepare routine reports on pension plan activity and financial status
- Participate in ongoing training on pension laws, regulations, and best practices
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (no experience required)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Basic understanding of financial concepts or willingness to learn
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently in remote environment
- Commitment to public service and ethical standards