Benefits specialist is responsible for helping members of the Fund understand, apply for and receive the benefits that they are eligible to receive according to the Pension Law governing the Fund.

Respond to walk-ins, phone inquiries and emails from members and beneficiaries in a courteous and professional manner

Calculate benefit estimates

Prepare and process retirement and beneficiary applications

Accurately maintain and update electronic and hard copy records and files

Generate correspondence and statements to members and beneficiaries

Process monthly payroll to include analyzing changes and differences

Process monthly information on active members to include analyzing exceptions

Educate members on benefits provided

Computers, software applications – proficiency in
   o      Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel
   o      Database applications such as Microsoft SQL Server
   o      Document imaging software

Ability to perform mathematical calculations required in accounting or related business fields

Ability to read, understand and interpret legal language such as is found in the Pension Law and divorce decrees

Ability to communicate well orally and in writing

Ability to work well with coworkers, city payroll and finance departments and plan members

Prefer business degree with concentration in accounting or human resource administration

Prefer experience in accounting, especially payroll related fields and/or human resources in the area of benefits administration

If you are qualified for and interested in the position, please email resume to info@safppf.org with Subject: Benefits Specialist.

Generate performance-attribution on a monthly basis

Prepare monthly Investment Committee meeting materials

Liaison as required with counterparties, investment managers, custodian, consultants and brokers

Assist in evaluating new managers, investment ideas and opportunities in a wide range of asset classes

Scheduling of manager meetings, conference calls, on-site visits

Participate in meetings with existing and prospective managers

Maintain limited partnership capital call and distribution logs

Process management and consultant fee invoices

Complete special research projects as required

In time, candidate is encouraged to form independent views on investments, managers and asset allocation

Excellent interpersonal abilities; good listening skills; writing and verbal skills; assertiveness in presenting ideas

Strong project management skills; ability to meet deadlines; sense of urgency and responsibility; ability to multi-task and work under pressure; ability to prioritize

0-2 years of analytical experience

Knowledge of finance and investing, preferably knowledge of alternative investments

Expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Please send an email resume and cover letter including salary requirements to the attention of Sinclair Nagy at snagy@safppf.org .