In this capacity, the Senior Analyst, Retirement will: Responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of the retirement plans, including contribution/funding reconciliation, distributions, QDRO processing, benefit file coordination and maintenance; analyze, address and implement retirement plan design changes; Monitor and ensure the legal compliance of the plans, by working with providers, internal and external legal counsel; manage the Plan annual audit, 5500 process and compliance testing; read, review, recommend, and apply changes due to legislation affecting the retirement programs; Manage the relationships between Firm, participants, consultants, trustee and vendors, as applicable, regarding the retirement plans, plan systems and service valuation; coordinate and assist vendor/trustee with payments for participants as part of retirement process and/or termination process; Responsible for providing financial metrics and cost analysis of the retirement plans; collect, verify and provide retirement data to the actuary as needed for computation of benefits, funding requirements, valuations and applicable internal audits; collaborate with accounting and financial reporting to ensure appropriate measurement and reporting of plan assets, liabilities, and funding levels; Prepare and/or supervise the drafting and delivery of appropriate educational communications regarding the retirement plans and eligibility criteria as needed for the retirement plans, retiree medical plans, and Executive retirement plans; prepare communications and materials necessary to address recommended changes and key issues to the Investment/Retirement Committee; interpret and explain policies, procedures, and relevant law to current, terminated and retired participants; Provide clear and effective counsel to employees, participants, retirees and management, in person and in writing, and answer questions regarding retirement programs and policies; Maintain and update the retirement section of the Firm's intranet and extranet as needed, ensuring that the information is accurate and current; Serve as back-up to the Benefits and Leave Analysts, assist with department needs, such as Open Enrollment, consult with employees regarding benefits-related issues, needs, and services, explain program provisions, procedures and eligibility requirements; Assist in implementation and testing of retirement-related systems; Work beyond scheduled hours as required, especially at year-end; Travel as required; and. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (preferred); At least 5 years of defined contribution, defined benefit and nonqualified plan administration experience; At least 5 years of human resources, talent management, or accounting experience (benefits administration preferred); and.