Retirement Actuarial Consultant

Aon plc; Farmers Branch (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aon plc is seeking a Retirement Actuarial Consultant to lead client projects in a hybrid role based in Dallas, Texas. You will manage complex work, coach teammates, and collaborate with Finance and HR to deliver value to clients.

The role requires 5+ years of retirement actuarial experience, SOA designation, and strong communication. Proval is used for valuations; ERISA and US GAAP expertise are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in retirement/benefits actuarial work.
• Experience as an actuarial consultant preferred.
• Strong client consulting and opportunity identification skills.
• Outstanding communication with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage routine and complex client projects; drive results and client relationships.
• Act as client lead on smaller accounts when needed.
• Provide consulting advice to clients in retirement plan strategies.
• Advise on pension funding and accounting using discipline-specific models.
• Participate in fiduciary, valuation, and strategy meetings.

Skills

Retirement actuarial

Client consulting

Project management

Excellent communication

ERISA funding rules

US GAAP pension accounting

Actuarial valuation software

Team coaching

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science

SOA FSA/ASA designation

Enrolled Actuary designation

Tools

Proval

Job description

Retirement Actuarial Consultant

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and a minimum of three days a week in our Dallas, Texas offices.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the Day will Look Like:

• Manages most routine and complex projects and is responsible for the results, including explanations and presentations; supports growth of existing client relationships
• Acts as project manager on most client accounts; may act as client lead on smaller accounts
• Communicates effectively in client situations (with key day-to-day contacts within Finance and HR functions) and provides consulting advice
• Uses analytical and communication skills to advise organizations in managing their retirement plans, including pension funding and accounting
• Supports and participates in regular meetings (including fiduciary committee meetings, valuation results meetings and strategy meetings)
• Uses discipline-specific best practices and Aon delivery models, tools and resources
• Collaborates effectively and delegates deliverables appropriately within client teams
• Supports team development through coaching and peer review, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback
• Is familiar with market developments and how to introduce these appropriately to clients
• Manages client financials and sets pricing for some projects

Skills and Experience that will lead to Success:

• 5+ years of experience within retirement/benefits actuarial experience
• Prior experience of working as an Actuarial Consultant preferred
• Ability to consult effectively and in detail with clients to offer appropriate solutions and identify opportunities to grow the business
• Outstanding communication skills with colleagues
• Excellent actuarial technical skills, including experience with ERISA funding rules and US GAAP pension accounting standards
• Proficient experience with actuarial valuation software, such as Proval
• Qualification with Society of Actuaries (FSA or ASA) and Enrolled Actuary designation
• Actuarial Science - Experienced; Data Analysis - Experienced; Process Improvements - Experienced; Project Management - Experienced; Report Writing - Experienced; Statistics - Experienced; Trend Analysis - Experienced

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Math, a related field, or equivalent years of industry experience

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $125,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

How we support our colleagues:

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [e-mail]

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.