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**Senior Retirement Analyst, Center of Excellence** You will manage complex, non-automated calculations for multiple Defined Benefit (DB) clients, ensuring contractual obligations, and driving scale/efficiency initiatives. Key responsibilities include peer review, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and solving problems through strategic thinking. Bring 10+ years of DB experience, exceptional analytical skills, and a strong problem-solving aptitude. Thrive in fast-paced environments and balance multiple projects effectively. Experience with DB calculation algorithms and pension administration systems is required. Join Fidelity's Workplace Consulting Group's Center of Excellence team.
- Compensation
- $80,000 – $153,000 USD
- City
- Not specified
- Country
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Job Description:
The Role
You will be responsible for managing the manual and non-automated calculations for multiple Defined Benefit (DB) clients, business reporting, adhering to contractual obligations, and facilitating internal scale and efficiency initiatives for your assigned clients. Other key responsibilities for this position include owning many aspects of peer review and final approval. You will support the COEs interests in collaborating with the cross product/functional subject matter experts, and other lines of business. You will work to solve problems and be empowered to make decisions based on trends, issues, and business drivers. Our talented team of professionals is looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can provide both high-quality work and an extraordinary customer experience! This role is responsible for:
- Analyzing, performing, and reviewing non-automated complex calculations manually (e.g., determination of historical service values, calculation of historical accrued benefits, etc.)
- Completing client requests, preparing calculation summaries and explanations to respond to participant inquiries, and analyzing data and other complex issues
- Participating in special projects (e.g., new client implementation, divestitures, mergers, corporate actions, etc.) related to DB administration services
- Providing ad hoc manual calculation support for a variety of clients and plan participants in a fast-paced environment
- Performing the final quality review of work completed by other team members to ensure the finished product is accurate and of the highest quality
- Reading and interpreting client plan documents, sample calculations, SPDs, plan provisions, and other documentation
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- 10+ years of defined benefit experience working for a benefits consulting firm or plan sponsor
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
- Exemplary critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment while meeting standards outlined in the applicable client service level agreement
- Aptitude to work within budgeted timeframes to maintain client profitability without sacrificing quality
- Experience working directly with, or personally programming, DB calculation algorithms in Excel or other pension administration software applications
- Ability to query, modify, set-up, and review test cases used to test pension administration systems
- Experience actively gathering information from clients and third parties, framing questions, and covering all possible scenarios under the DB Plans
You bring a unique blend of resilience, initiative, and strategic thinking that enables you to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. A self-starter who takes ownership of challenges and opportunities alike, with a strong predisposition toward action and continuous improvement.
- Entrepreneurial and Creative: Approach problems with curiosity and creativity, always looking for innovative solutions and new ways to add value.
- Collaborative Team Player: Work well across teams, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of trust and shared success.
- Resourceful and Organized: Adept at juggling multiple prioritieswhile staying focused and organized.
- Proactive and Curious: Take initiative, ask thoughtful questions, and actively seek out learning opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
- Comfortable with Ambiguity: Excel in environments where the path isnt always clear, using strategic thinking and adaptability to navigate uncertainty.
- Strong Communicator: Bring clarity and confidence to both written and verbal communication, ensuring alignment and momentum across stakeholders.
- Leadership-Oriented: Held leadership roles that required vision, accountability, and the ability to inspire and mobilize others toward a common goal.
The Team
This role will reside within Workplace Consultings Center of Excellence (COE) organization on the Historical Calc Team. The Fidelity Workplace Consulting Group is made up of over 600 professionals who advise clients on the management of their domestic and global benefits. We are a fast-growing business within Fidelity, offering a broad range of services that span benefits design, strategy, funding, communication, and delivery. Many of our team leaders bring experience from other leading consulting firms. While we primarily serve Fortune 1000 companies, we also work with Fidelity clients of all sizes ranging from Fortune 50 to tax-exempt market to Fortune 2000. For more information about Fidelity Workplace Consulting please visit this link: https://www.fidelityworkplace.com/s/workplaceconsulting
Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidates relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
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