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Defined Benefits Analyst, Retirement Plan Services

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Defined Benefits Analyst, Retirement Plan Services

Fairlawn, OH

Pay range: USD $22.64 - $28.85 / Hour

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

Defined Benefit (DB) Services provides actuarial and administration services to clients whose objective is to provide an integrated retirement plan experience. The Defined Benefits Analyst will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and delivering DB services to self-employed individuals and small businesses; producing regular deliverables, handling special requests and responding to prospects' and clients' questions related to the DB plans.

What you will do:

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  • Consult with prospective and ongoing clients and advisors
  • Prepare and peer review annual actuarial reporting and contribution estimates
  • Prepare and peer review government forms filings for both ongoing and terminating plans (e.g. Form 5500, Schedule SB, Annual Funding Notice, PBGC Premium, IRS Form 5310, PBGC Form 500)
  • Develop/review individual participant benefit calculations and distribution paperwork
  • Prepare and review plan documents, plan amendments, and employer resolutions
  • Apply specialized knowledge, skills, and experiences within this area of expertise to resolve a wide range of issues and influence others to take action
  • Employ good judgment in selecting methods to solve problems

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of 'challenging the status quo,' this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications:

  • Desire to make a significant contribution to the success of Schwab's products
  • Team mentality, with willingness and ability to contribute at all levels of service delivery
  • Good oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to rapidly learn broad range of skills, processes and become a DB subject matter expert
  • Ability to think differently and to continuously improve the delivery of services
  • Good organizational skills, shows attention to detail
  • Computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Degree(s) in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Math or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in retirement plan and/or defined benefit services
  • Current ASPPA designation, or other industry designation that demonstrates relevant retirement plan continuing education.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

Client-provided location(s): Richfield, OH, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-112481
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program