GHRS Retirement Consulting, Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's largest professional services organization with over 150,000 people in more than 150 countries. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best human resource assets possible - one of our 'six forces' shaping the future of business.Industry: Not ApplicableDescription:
PricewaterhouseCoopers Human Resource Services (HRS) practice is one of the world’s largest HR, actuarial, and tax consulting businesses, with over 4,000 professionals worldwide. We partner with clients who aim to make their people a sustainable source of competitive advantage. We currently have an opportunity for a Retirement Actuarial Sr. Consultant within our Chicago, Illinois office.Core competencies include quantitative analysis, contingencies and interest theory. As a Manager, you will be responsible for performing and overseeing actuarial valuations of retirement programs. You will take the lead on special projects such as statements, negotiations, benefit calculations, benefit redesigns and asset liability studies. You will interface with clients from the outset of the project to allow you to develop key relationships along with a dedicated team of professionals. There is a lot of opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of projects working with all levels of management as well as partnering with professionals from other areas of PricewaterhouseCoopers to provide broad-based solutions to clients’ business needs. Examples of the work you may do include the following:Actuarial valuation and related consulting
Benefit and reward program design and financing
Asset-liability modeling
Human capital measurement and forecasting
ROI calculation and improvement analysis
Specialized software applications, including Web development
Workforce planning and forecasting
Labor supply and labor demand modeling Provide solutions to clients based on deep knowledge of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and employee benefit issues. Extensive development and maintenance of client relationships Work closely with the PwC Tax professionals to provide benefits expertise Develop new business and expand on opportunities with existing clients Coordinate/oversee other PwC resources to deliver client assignments, such as: plan design, drafting, testing, compliance, ERISA, implementation of qualified plan mergers and terminations, review of government reports and filings, executive compensation and tax programs, and staff and project management
REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirement:
Strong academic background with BS/B.A. degree (preferably from a highly competitive institution) in mathematics, statistics, operations research or other quantitative disciplines. A diverse background through coursework, internships, networking or other career-related activities. Self-motivated, high achiever who has demonstrated leadership skills which will be used in a team oriented environment.Essential Requirements: 7+ years of pension experience. Ability to perform benefit calculations including the development of optional forms of benefits and/or familiarity with benefit statement processes. Working knowledge of the completion of government forms including PBGC Form 1 and Schedule A, Form 5500 and Schedule B. Possess appropriate credential of Enrolled Actuary (EA), Associateship (ASA) and/or Fellowship (FSA)] is required Proficiency in IRS funding valuations, including calculations of the minimum required contribution and maximum tax deductible contributions. Working knowledge and practice of FAS 87 valuations and FAS 106 valuations; knowledge of FAS 88. Experience in data preparation flows to prepare for valuations. Exposure to Microsoft Office software [particularly Word for Windows, Excel and Access] is preferable but not critical. In the absence of such exposure, the individual should have the ability to learn their use. Strong team player. Ability to manage own workflow as well as oversee the work of others. Ability to work independently; must be motivated with strong oral and written communications skills. Interest in developing new ways to apply analytical skills to business problems and working in multi-disciplined environment Possess technical ability of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, as well as a range of employee benefit issues, to provide solutions to our clients