Defined Benefit Plan Specialist

About the role

The Defined Benefit Plan Specialist processes and calculates defined benefit payments for Group Annuity contracts under close supervision. Key responsibilities include assisting with fund administration, reconciling benefit plan portfolios, and supporting payment calculation and processing.

Responsibilities

• Administers defined benefit funds to provide efficient and accurate service.
• Reconciles benefit plan portfolios for clients and brokers.
• Supports payment calculation and processing efforts for defined benefit plans.
• Provides policy administration services as needed by other team members.

Requirements

No formal education required. No prior experience necessary.

Qualifications

Preferred: University degree in related field.

Skills

• Accountability
• Actuarial Science
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Executive Presence
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Modeling
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management
• TIAA Products/Services Acumen

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including a superior retirement program and competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings.

Pay

$27.16/hr - $39.23/hr

Schedule

Sedentary Work

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we’re a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we’re not just another legacy financial services firm. We’re fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us. Our Culture of Impact At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.