Pension Actuaries

Role OverviewMercor is seeking experienced actuarial professionals to support pension valuation, compliance, and regulatory reporting tasks for leading benefits advisory firms. This opportunity involves partnering with clients to complete end-to-end pension projects such as funding valuations, ASC 715 accounting, PBGC premium filings, and nondiscrimination testing. It is ideal for actuaries with deep technical proficiency and familiarity with pension software tools.

Key Responsibilities- Conduct annual funding valuations under IRC 430 using ProVal or SLOPE- Complete ASC 715 accounting valuations aligned with fiscal year-end reporting- Execute benefit calculations and prepare participant statements based on plan formulas- Perform nondiscrimination testing (401(a)(4), 410(b), ADP/ACP, top-heavy)- Calculate PBGC flat and variable premiums using prescribed interest rates- Prepare Schedule SB and PBGC Form 1 filings for electronic submission- Analyze census and asset data for reasonableness and completeness- Document assumption basis, data validations, and regulatory compliance steps

Ideal Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in defined benefit pension valuations and compliance- Proficiency with actuarial tools such as ProVal, SLOPE, or PensionSoft- Solid understanding of IRS regulations, ERISA funding rules, and PBGC requirements- Familiarity with ASC 715 and 10-K/10-Q footnote disclosures- Strong attention to detail and experience working with large census datasets- ASA or FSA designation preferred but not required

More About the Opportunity

Remote and asynchronous — control your own work schedule

Expected commitment: 30+ hours/week

Project duration: ~6 weeks

Independent contractor arrangement

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form

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