This NY Metro retirement actuarial position with a national consulting firm centers on the completion and interpretation of actuarial valuations and cost estimates. This individual will be responsible for establishing good working relationships with clients as well as handling supervisory duties of the position and working successfully with mid-and-lower-level client contacts for all sizes and types of clients. Responsibilities: handles the preparation of valuations and cost estimates with minimal guidance from supervisor; prepares data letters and other such client materials; coordinates data collection including editing and testing data received from clients; assists in preparation of annual actuarial valuation reports; provides leadership and training to Associate level actuaries and is generally responsible for the operation of the department in the absence of a supervisor; reviews drafts of plan amendments, QDROs, etc. from the legal department; assists in completion of government forms for clients and in gathering and providing information to outside auditors; maintains telephone contact with clients and establishes strong working relationships with clients, sometimes attending client meetings; assists in developing administrative procedures and forms used by clients. Requirements: 3 to 5 years of experience; completion of the EA-1 exam and/or completion of two Society of Actuary exams (from among P, FM, M and C; team skills and an ability to mentor/direct junior associates; basic exposure/experience with Internal Revenue Code, regulations for compliance, funding considerations and the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statements (financial accounting rules and/or Governmental Accounting Board Statements). Must also demonstrate ability to prepare annual actuarial valuations (supervision of the data collection and preparation, valuation system coding, completion of actuarial reports, etc.) with some (appropriate) guidance from more senior staff; ability to manage projects, including work plans, directing the work of others and completing deliverables on time and within budget; and able to manage the accurate and complete delivery of government forms and benefit administration services without supervision.