Recent college graduate?  Looking for a position where you can use your math and analytical skills without teaching a bunch of unruly kids or tweens?  Looking for a challenge with a vibrant company in a stable industry?  Are you available to start a new position by mid-February?

Nova 401(k) Associates is a rapidly growing national firm providing administrative and actuarial services to companies sponsoring 401(k), pension and other qualified retirement plans.  We have a nationally recognized sales team allowing us to grow in excess of 20% per year providing advancement opportunities for our professionals. 

We are currently seeking Defined Benefit Specialists for our Houston office.   This position requires either 100% attendance in our Houston office or a work schedule that includes some Houston office time and some work at home.  100% remote work is not offered for this entry level position, but as employees gain additional experience they are allowed to work more from home and after a period of years, employees are allowed to work 100% from home.

Although welcome, no experience is required and paid training will be provided.  This is a full-time non-exempt, salaried position focused on learning the fundamentals of defined benefit and defined contribution plans.  To support your professional development, we will pay for your study time and associated exams fees for ASPPA credentials.  Future career development opportunities include advancing on a DB/DC consulting career track, transferring to the DC side or pursuing an actuarial career.

A modest relocation reimbursement is available for highly qualified candidates.  This position includes a competitive compensation package including medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan and paid time off.  And, our standard work week is 37.5 hours instead of 40 hours! 

Pandemic information:  To allow for adequate social distancing, this position will require no more than two days per week in the office for the remainder of the pandemic.  Additionally, all interviewing will be remote.

Expected Duties: The Defined Benefit Plan Specialist will be involved in preparing the following work products:

• IRS Non-discrimination testing
• Actuarial reports
• Government filings
• Benefit certifications
• Benefit statements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.  Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or other quantitative-focused degree preferred
• Strong analytical skills with a keen interest in finding the optimal solutions for clients
• Superior written and verbal English skills
• Ability to manage a dashboard (to do list) of assigned work. 
• Ability to work efficiently to meet goals and deadlines.
• Extremely accurate with numerical calculations and ability to critically review numerical work product.  
• Great at establishing a process to avoid repeating previous mistakes.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize assignments based on deadlines.
• Works extremely well as a team player and enters each day with a positive attitude
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Committed to lifelong learning. 
• Great at asking questions.
• Flexibility, adaptability and excellent multi-tasking skills
• Prior work experience in an office setting a plus
• Prior customer service experience a plus
• Coachable and committed to professional development

Application Process:

We use applicantstack.com as our applicant management system.  Please whitelist both applicantstack.com and nova401.com so that you will timely receive emails from us during the application process.  If you do not receive a timely email response from us, please check your junk mail for those domains. 

Please include a copy of your resume with your online application.  If an initial review of your application indicates that you may be a good fit, you will receive an email with a link to a series of online tests.  Please complete these online tests as soon as possible. To keep your application moving forward at a good pace, please try to complete the test within 48 hours. After a week, the testing link will expire. The online tests should take no longer than an hour.  The tests are timed and an important part of the process.  Put your best foot forward by taking the test in a quiet location with a reliable internet connection when you can focus 100% on the test.

                                                                                                                                        
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