Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about securing the financial future of public servants? The Atlanta Municipal Retirement System (AMRS) is looking for a highly skilled Senior Pension Benefits Analyst to join our dynamic government team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the integrity of our pension plans, provide expert guidance on retirement benefits, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise directly impacts the lives of thousands of retirees. We offer a stable environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on complex actuarial and administrative challenges.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Actuarial & Financial Analysis: Perform detailed actuarial valuations and financial projections for various pension plans, ensuring long-term solvency and accuracy.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and interpret changes in government pension laws, ERISA regulations, and state statutes to ensure AMRS remains fully compliant.
- Member Services Support: Serve as a subject matter expert for internal staff and retirees, answering complex inquiries regarding benefit calculations, eligibility, and retirement options.
- Plan Administration: Oversee the administration of pension plan documents, including amendments, interpretations, and participant communications.
- Data Management: Manage and audit pension data within our core systems, ensuring high data quality and integrity for reporting purposes.
- Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in current processes and implement modern solutions to enhance member service delivery.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public sector pension administration, actuarial consulting, or government benefits management.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel required) and experience with pension administration software (e.g., Mercer, Milliman, or proprietary government systems).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of ERISA, FERS, or state-specific retirement systems.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.
- Certifications: CFA, FSA, EA, or similar actuarial/designation is a plus.