Bilingual French/English Senior Associate - Pension Administration

Aon Corporation•Montreal, QC

About The Position

This role requires performing all tasks needed to keep clients' pension plans running efficiently. As part of a market-leading team, you will contribute to the creation of concrete results for our clients by applying innovative and effective solutions to support the pension administration team.

Requirements

French / English bilingualism is required due to the frequent interactions with clients, colleagues, or partners based in Quebec, other Canadian provinces and/or internationally.
Experience with pension administration systems, strong spreadsheet competencies and math proficiency required
Detailed with sound pension administration and organizational skills
Advanced Excel and a thorough knowledge of Word
Client-service demeanour

Nice To Haves

2+ years working with Defined Benefit Pension Plans, preferred
Preferred education in Math, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences and Finance
Previous work experience in reviewing calculations and yearend tasks (PAs, Indexation, Annual Statements, etc.)
Knowledge of related provincial and federal pension legislation and Income Tax Act provisions
Other assets include the completion of CEBS, PPAC, CHRP designations or actuarial courses.

Responsibilities

Calculate, peer review and authorize benefit entitlements on retirement, termination, death and marriage breakdown
Year-end update of plan records, including the reconciliation of the membership, contributions and trust fund
Calculation alongside assessment of PAs, PSPAs and PARs and preparation of applicable filing forms
Preparation and review of annual pension statements
Read and interpret pension plan texts
Quality control of year-end data input and verification of computer output
Communication with clients regarding data, administration, and interpretation of pension plan text
Preparation, review and filing of government forms including Annual Information Return, and PBGF forms
Track team progress and coordinate with various departments to ensure service delivered on time
Support the set-up and testing of the system for new and existing clients according to the plan provisions and administrative requirements
Assist with the development/maintenance of standard operation procedures
Respond to member calls and facilitate requests
Attend client meetings in technical support role
Liaise with trust company and plan auditors
Maintenance of client records
Other duties as required