Actuary

Ascensus; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyhart, now part of FuturePlan by Ascensus, invites an actuarial project manager to lead annual funding, accounting, and compliance for defined benefit pension plans in Indianapolis.

You will act as technical expert, manage client communications, review pension calculations, and oversee employee statement projects, while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in math, actuarial science, or related field.
• Credentials from SOA or JBE required; FSA pursuit if not credentialed.
• ProVal experience is a strong plus.
• Project management and client communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert and project manager for annual funding, accounting, and compliance for defined benefit plans.
• Prepare and review pension benefit calculations per plan provisions and ERISA.
• Oversee annual employee pension statement projects.
• Support client communication and deliverables with Senior Consultants.
• Develop and mentor student staff.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Presentations

Education

Bachelor degree in math or actuarial science

SOA or JBE credential

Pursuit of FSA if not credentialed

Tools

ProVal experience

Job description

Nyhart, now part of FuturePlan by Ascensus®, is an award‑winning consulting, actuarial, and administration services company. We’re dedicated to maximizing the potential of our human resources and are committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining a workforce that delivers quality customer service to over 2,000 clients in all 50 states.

Summary / Objective

Serve as the technical expert and project manager for the annual funding, accounting, and compliance requirements for defined benefit pension plans.

Responsibilities

• Leverage tools and resources to provide clients with innovative and effective solutions
• Assist in the development and delivery of quality client communication and deliverables in support of Senior Consultants
• Prepare and manage internal project deadlines
• Prepare, technically review, and serve as primary contact to clients on annual service offerings
• Review pension benefit calculations in accordance with plan provisions, Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and other legal regulations
• Oversee annual employee pension statement projects
• Assist in completing and managing non‑routine client work such as plan design, plan termination, benefit statements, and other special projects
• Assist in the development and training of student-level staff

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in math, actuarial science, or other related field
• One or more credentials from the Society of Actuaries or Joint Board of Enrolled actuaries required
• If not fully credentialed, pursuit of FSA is required
• ProVal experience a strong plus
• Project management experience
• Strong communication skills, including client consulting and presentations