Remote Pension Actuary Consultant

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Job Details

Position: Actuarial Professional

Type: Independent Contractor

Compensation: $60–$100/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: ~6 weeks

Commitment: 30+ hours/week

Role 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.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 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.

Preferred

• ASA or FSA designation.

Compensation & Legal

• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form

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Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Software Development