Senior Pension Benefits Analyst - Denver

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Work with one of the leaders in Pension Administration Outsourcing!

In this exciting role as a Senior Pension Benefits Analyst in the Pension Administration Group, you will perform a wide variety of recurring defined benefit plan administration services for clients, contribute to special projects, and provide ad hoc client support services. You will serve as the day to day project manager, contributing to client management and special projects, while also mentoring less experienced associates.

The Role

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Willis Towers Watson benefit consultants have deep experience working with organizations of all types and sizes. We’ve worked closely with clients to develop some of the most advanced benefit design techniques currently in use. We combine expertise in retirement and investment consulting to support organizations worldwide in designing, managing, administering and communicating all types of retirement plans.

As a Pension Benefit Senior Analyst, you will be making a valuable difference every day to our high-profile client organizations. In this role you will:


Prepare moderately complex benefit calculations and trust instructions
Performs technical review for straight forward pension calculations, correspondence and payment entry/trust instructions as they arise
Interprets and drafts moderately complex administration procedures and documentation
Resolve more complex plan provision questions and issues surfaced by less experienced Analysts
Create internal administration manuals for clients if one does not exist (e.g. obtain and copy SPDs, plan documents, sample letters, sample calculations, etc.)
Follow and update documentation materials as directed
Employ Towers Watson’s Professional Excellence tools and concepts to ensure efficient and quality output/service delivery
Adhere to plan documents and government regulations in administering plans
Maintain complete and accurate work papers and audit trails
Serve as day to day project manager on pension administration work
Manage and coach team to ensure progress against established budgets, time lines and quality standards
Serve as primary, daily contact to clients on delivery of services
Respond to and resolve complex issues, including those escalated by less experienced Analysts
Review work and deliverables of Analysts
Raise issues as appropriate to Consultants/Senior Consultants
Deliver on projects to meet or exceed client expectations
Increase efficiency within client teams by identifying ways to improve processes
Develop and train less experienced Benefits Analysts


The Requirements:


Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics or any other major with significant quantitative course work and strong academic record
3 – 5 years of defined benefit plan administration and manual calculation experience
Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of defined benefit plan design
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Solid expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word (i.e. pivot tables and lookup functions)
Exceptional attention to detail
Professional, client-focused approach to colleagues and assignments
Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to organize, set priorities, work independently and complete multiple projects within established deadlines
At this time we will only accept candidates that are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship now or in the future.


The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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