Pension Analyst - Core Market Defined Benefits

Job Description: The Role In Workplace Investing, the Pension Analyst blends deep Defined Benefit domain expertise with a passion for teamwork, innovation and client management. This role is primarily responsible for establishing a team environment by providing direct leadership, technical expertise and workflow management to associates assigned to their defined benefit clients serviced from a consultative perspective. In addition, the Analyst will support the strategic direction of the business, lead highly complex issues to resolution and work with domain professionals to solution client improvements and enhancements through corporate actions & change orders. The Analyst will also engage with other lines of business on projects that affect other Defined Benefit products and services. We are looking for someone to join our great team of professionals, who enjoy a fast-paced environment, and can provide quality work and a best-in-class client/customer experience. The Pension Analyst plays an integral role in operational analytics, workflow, team leadership, and project management for client projects and internal initiatives. This role will serve as a team leader assisting in associate development, workflow management and operational quality assurance. They will assist Client Managers and Sr. Leaders with initiatives throughout the year, including but not limited to, improvement in execution, change control, and financial improvement. The Expertise and Skills You Bring Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience 5-7 years of defined benefit/pension plan administration experience Experience in Project Management and/or Analytics Ability to balance day to day management of several projects related responsibilities and tasks including highly prioritized requests. Strong mathematical and analytical skills including ability to perform complex manual calculations. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access and working experience with data analytics Client Management experience You have critical thinking and problem solving skills. You are a leader with self-motivation and determination to succeed and ability to coach and mentor others You must be technically inclined with application experience and competence including proficiency with various Defined Benefit Plan structures, complex calculations and data (e.g., Excel, Word, Access, etc.). Good communication, both verbal and written; ability to implement/facilitate change. Forward looking, analytic, continuous improvement mentality Demonstrate a mix of analytics and technical skills. Ability to run queries, analyze and organize large amounts of data and identify root cause and work towards solutions Project consulting experience including requirement discovery and solution design You have a solid ability to balance, prioritize multiple projects and understanding of risk management and time management You have an ability work within budgeted timeframes to maintain client profitability without sacrificing quality The Value You Deliver Analyze, lead and drive operational services and efficiencies to our clients and organization’s bottom line. Provide leadership on ad hoc client or internal projects that will require critical thinking and self-direction. Provide information and advice on Plan documentation discrepancies and/or guidelines, e.g. data, provisional, or other plan/client issues. Analyze, review, and guide client teams to the resolution of escalated client or participant issues. Where applicable, serve as the day-to-day contact for issues to clients and participant for problem resolution, transaction issues, and data questions. Facilitate and/or participant in client meetings Serve as a team leader and expert guide on multiple client plan processes, procedures and calculations. Maintain client direction documents Own and analyze operational issues and recommend business solutions, based on knowledge of client’s plan design and system functionality. Work with internal teams to identify, analyze, and implement process and procedural changes based on new regulatory amendments and/or administrative improvements. Play a significant role in implementation, corporate actions and/or other special projects in addition to the provision of ongoing services. Ensure defects are identified, corrected and tested. Serve as an essential role model and coach to entire operational team and assist in their development and skills. The Team This role will reside within Workplace Investing Defined Benefit Operations organization. You will be responsible for handling and overseeing the day to day delivery of Defined Benefit client servicing, business reporting, contractual obligations, and internal scale & efficiency initiatives. You will support DB’s interests in collaborating with the cross product/functional SME’s, Center of Excellence and other lines of business. You will work to solve problems and be empowered to make decisions based on trends, issues, and business drivers. Certifications: Category: Operations Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. 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 experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. 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