Consulting Pension Actuary

CPS, Inc.; Hatboro (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time

Health insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading pension consulting firm in the United States is seeking a Consulting Pension Actuary with strong analytical skills and a commitment to excellence. This role, which offers the flexibility of a hybrid work model, requires over 5 years of experience and a credentialed actuary designation. Responsibilities include overseeing pension valuations, technical review of deliverables, and providing strategic advice on compliance. Join a supportive culture focused on meaningful work and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pension consulting, preferably with multiemployer plans.
• Credentialed actuary (EA, ASA, or FSA strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance processes related to pension valuation and reporting.
• Perform technical reviews of actuarial deliverables to ensure accuracy.
• Lead preparation of client-facing materials, ensuring clarity and professionalism.

Skills

Project management

Actuarial modeling

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Credentialed actuary (EA, ASA, or FSA)

Tools

ProVal

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Consulting Pension Actuary
Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 + Bonus
Experience Level: Senior / Experienced
Employment Type: Full-Time
About The Role: We’re seeking an experienced and detail-oriented pension actuary. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical background, an interest in improving internal processes, and a drive to deliver high-quality service in a collaborative environment. You’ll contribute to ongoing projects while developing into a key leader.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance processes related to pension valuation and reporting
• Perform technical reviews of actuarial deliverables to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Lead the preparation of client-facing materials, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and consistency
• Coordinate project timelines, manage client expectations, and track milestones
• Provide strategic advice on plan design, funding, compliance, and forecasting
• Conduct in-depth actuarial analysis and scenario modeling for complex benefit structures
• Stay current on evolving regulations and industry best practices, sharing insights with the team

Technical Areas of Focus

• Multiemployer pension plan valuations
• Government filings and compliance reporting (e.g., Form 5500, Zone Status certifications)
• Individual benefit calculations, including QDROs, late retirements, RASDs, and more
• Financial projections and funded status forecasting
• Preparation and review of plan amendments, SPDs, and official plan documentation
• Regulatory analysis and its application to plan operations and design

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in pension consulting, preferably with multiemployer plans
• Credentialed actuary (EA, ASA, or FSA strongly preferred)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting
• Familiarity with actuarial modeling software such as ProVal is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Help clients navigate complex pension challenges with long-term impact
• Growth-Oriented: Be part of a team modernizing systems and shaping future practices
• Supportive Culture: We prioritize well-being, flexibility, and respect for individual circumstances
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule and mindful workload expectations
• Development: Opportunities to lead, contribute to firm-wide initiatives, and access exam support

Benefits Overview

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Health insurance
• Professional development support, including actuarial exam resources