Director, Canadian Pensions

Job title:

Director, Canadian Pensions

Company

Robertson & Company

Job description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Director, Canadian Pensions to join our client.Contract Dates: 05/01/2025 to 10/30/2026
Pay Range: $95.20 to $113.56 per hour
Business Hours: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)Job Responsibilities:

• Act as Secretary to three Canadian Pension and Investment Committees: Set meeting agendas, prepare meeting materials and coordinate receipt and review of materials from the Committees’ various delegates and advisors. Track and follow-up on Committee request, action items and special projects.
• Work with third-party actuaries, Finance colleagues and client’s auditors on year-end and quarterly financial reporting of the company’s global pension plans under IAS 19.
• Assist in reviewing and setting assumptions and methodology.
• Coordinate receipt, review and consolidation of financial reporting information from the plans’ actuaries.
• Answer questions from auditors.
• Assist with the execution of the client’s global pension governance model, including preparation of the annual global pension governance report for the Board.
• Provide project management and strategic support on special projects including DB asset-liability studies and plan design reviews. Whenever changes are made, assist with member and senior management communications, implementation and change management.
• Help manage internal and external vendors of the Canadian and US pension plans, including third party actuaries, third party administrators and recordkeepers, investment managers, investment consultants and auditors.
• Ensure service level agreements and quality standards are met.
• Assist with RFP and procurement processes.
• Support in the preparation of the Canadian pension plans audited financial statements, including answering questions from client’s auditors.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and remediation of complex administrative issues.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• 5 – 10 years’ experience (minimum) as a DB/DC [Defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC)] pension consultant and/or in a similar plan sponsor /pension manager/ benefits manager/ administrator role
• Broad knowledge and experience across multiple areas of Canadian pension plan management, including governance, financial reporting, communications, design, administration, regulatory compliance, audit and funding
• Experience with asset/liability studies, investment manager oversight and/or risk management is an asset
• Proven strong numerical/analytical skills and financial acumen
• Excellent English written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills and interpersonal skills to liaise with peers and senior

executives * Proficient in developing and using Excel/PowerPoint charts, graphs, and spreadsheets****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.

Expected salary

Location

Waterloo, ON

Job date

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:36:44 GMT

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