Associate, Defined Benefit Pension Administration

Posting Description: **Job Title **:Associate, Pension Administration** Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global leader in the professional services space? This could be the opportunity for you We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, diligent and career-minded individual to join our Pension Administration team. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Toronto office. **Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.** **Aon is in the business of better decisions** At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. **What the day will look like** This role is tasked with quality service delivery for their Defined Benefit Pension clients. The Associate will require the ability to perform all functions necessary to ensure the continuous efficient operation of our clients' pension plan arrangements. - Calculate benefit entitlements on retirement, termination, death and marriage breakdown; - Conduct calculation on PAs, PSPAs and PARs and preparation of applicable filing forms; - Prepare indexation and annual pension statements; - Perform year-end update of plan records, including the reconciliation of the membership, contributions and trust fund; - Prepare government forms including Annual Information Return, Form 7 and PBGF forms; - Assist with testing of the pension system for new and existing clients according to the plan provisions and administrative requirements; - Assist with maintaining of standard operation procedures; - Respond to member calls and facilitate requests; - Maintenance of members’ records; and - Other duties as required. **How this opportunity is different** **Skills and experience that will lead to success** - Preferred education in Math, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences and Finance; - Previous work experience in calculating complex benefit entitlements on retirement, termination, death and marriage breakdown; - Experience in yearend tasks (PAs, PARs, Indexation, Annual Statements, etc.); calculating and reporting PAs, PSPAs and PARs; - Knowledge of related provincial and federal pension legislation and Income Tax Act provisions; - Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team; - Strong spreadsheet competencies and math proficiency required; - Meticulous, with sound pension administration and organizational skills; - Advanced Excel and a thorough knowledge of Word; - Client-service demeanour; and - French / English bilingualism preferred due to frequent interactions with clients, colleagues, or partners based in Quebec, other Canadian provinces and/or internationally" **How we support our colleagues** In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. **#LI-RC2