Retirement Senior Analyst

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS SERVICES•Romeoville, IL

1d•$90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Join us at Christian Brothers Services, where our mission is to support and serve the Catholic Church and its ministries across the nation. We are seeking a Full-time Retirement Senior Analyst to play a key role in delivering high-quality pension and retirement services through accurate, thoughtful, and compliant retirement plan administration. In this role, you will provide advanced technical expertise, data analysis, and employer support while working collaboratively with internal teams, actuaries, and external partners. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization. Salary Range: $90,000 to $140,000

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Significant experience in retirement plan administration, pension analysis, or benefits operations
Strong understanding of defined benefit pension plans and complex benefit calculations
Experience working with actuarial data and benefit administration systems (MARC experience preferred)
Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Review and certify final benefit calculations, including manual and complex cases (e.g., QDROs, late retirement)
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and participant experience
Resolve escalated participant and employer inquiries and coordinate with Plan Consultants and Coordinators as needed
Serve as liaison to Administration Provider and other vendors, direct team on most efficient use of benefit administration technology, review system updates, and manage requests for system changes
Guide employers through unique plan issues (closures, reporting errors, transfers, breaks in service), document resolutions and ensure administrative procedures are implemented
Train staff on plan administration/system to develop team capabilities
Manage preparation and review of annual actuarial valuation census extracts and ad hoc data needs
Oversee data cleanup projects
Potential to support 403(b) plan administration as pension workloads shift (data, procedures, cleanup projects, etc.)