Sr Retirement Benefit Analyst

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 63,750 - 182,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Pension Eligibility

Bonus Program

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retirement Benefit Analyst to join their Calculation Policy Team. This pivotal role involves analyzing and consulting on complex benefit calculations for defined benefit pension plans. You will leverage your leadership and technical expertise to collaborate across departments, ensuring accurate documentation and problem resolution. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a passion for mentoring and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in defined benefit pension field required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and consult on benefit calculation issues for large pension plans.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to document benefit calculations.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Actuarial Science, or Statistics

8 years of equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Retirement Benefit Analyst to join our Calculation Policy Team. In this role, you’ll analyze, research, and consult on benefit calculation issues for large and complex defined benefit pension plans. You'll bring leadership savvy and technical expertise for projects involving coordination between departments!

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with a dedicated team to onboard new defined benefit plans that are moving to Principal
• Analyze and understand pension plan documents and benefit calculations performed by others
• Coordinate with the plan sponsor, legal counsel, and outside administrators to fully understand and document all aspects of benefit calculations
• Proactively solve problems and suggest solutions as they arise
• Provide expert knowledge related to benefit calculations and clearly communicate technical benefit calculations in simple terms to internal and external partners
• Provide pension technical assistance to business partners involving research, calculation expertise and analysis, and solving questions and problems
• Identify efficiencies and propose solutions to implement those efficiencies
• Contribute to the continued improvement and growth of the defined benefit practice through collaboration, mentoring, and development

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 8 years’ experience required. (Degree in Math, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or major in an analytical field is preferred.)
• 5+ years of work-related experience in defined benefit pension field required.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Strong mathematical, technical and analytical skills along with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills.
• Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions. Initiate and/or participate in meetings with other areas to solve problems.
• Strong decision making and organizational skills.
• Strong mentoring, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Ability to interpret complex plan provisions.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• High integrity and discretion to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive client data.
• Strong understanding of all regulatory items that affect participant calculations is vital to ensure administrative system calculations are accurate.

Preferred skills:

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Defined benefit actuarial experience is preferred; Enrolled Actuary designation is a plus.

Job Level

We’ll consider talent at the Retirement Benefit Analyst V, Sr. Retirement Benefit Analyst I, and Sr. Retirement Benefit Analyst II levels with the right experiences and skills. Note: the qualifications listed above are the minimum qualifications for the Retirement Benefit Analyst V.

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$63750 - $182400 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Additional Information

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

3/18/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

3/18/2025

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