Compliance and Research Manager

Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association
Denver, US

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Team Lead

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What success looks like

  • successful team management
  • compliance with laws and regulations
Typical background
legal backgroundteam management experience

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from legal compliance
  • Coming from team management

Skills & requirements

Required

LeadershipCommunicationLegal AnalysisTeam Management

Preferred

Project ManagementPerformance Management

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationFinance

About the role

Original posting from Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association via Indeed

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the management of a team within the Benefits Administration Division. This manager oversees the Compliance and Research Team which is responsible for regulatory alignment with the state laws and PERA rules related to member salaries, required contributions and membership, and post-retirement employment provisions. Other duties include coordination and scheduling of workload and projects; setting expectations and monitoring work for timely completion and quality assurance; performance management; and the handling of escalated and complex issues for the Compliance and Research Team.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Colorado PERA is seeking a manager for our Compliance and Research Team. The ideal candidate is a confident leader and experienced communicator who can build trust and drive results. They must be a big picture thinker with experience interpreting and applying law when necessary. Our ideal candidate will be willing to work with an established team to foster individual growth and professional development. They will have a proven track record of fostering a strong, collaborative team culture, and can demonstrate an ability to consistently influence and inspire others through clear communication and integrity. If you are a motivated, goal-oriented professional looking for a specialized team to apply your unique leadership skills, then this is a great fit for you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Supervises the daily work assignments of the Compliance and Research team

Oversees team projects, including the management of project timelines, prioritization of tasks, and progress monitoring.

Manages the resolution of escalated employer, retiree, and member reported inquiries or issues

Analyzes, evaluates and develops strategies to ensure compliance with PERA rules and laws

Meets regularly with staff to provide coaching, mentoring, and feedback

Sets and communicates standards and expectations that are specific and measurable for productivity goals and employee development; prepares and conducts performance reviews and corrective action when necessary

Ensures that staff have the resources and tools needed to effectively perform their job duties, research issues, and provide timely and accurate information and solutions

Communicates regularly with senior management about operational issues, concerns, and status of work projects and assignments; seeks and implements feedback

Partners with other divisional managers, internal divisions and/or outside vendors in managing operational systems, processes, forms, and publications

Collects and researches complex or diverse data; Presents findings and data trends to management when necessary

Identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and business-case justifications for modification or changes

Visibly supports management decisions and change efforts, and translates vision and strategy to staff

Partners with Human Resources in the interviewing, hiring, and training of team members

Participates in training and educational opportunities for ongoing professional development

Maintains regular and prompt attendance in the workplace

Carries out other duties and special projects as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field is preferred; five years or more of progressive experience in leadership or direct experience to the essential functions described. The equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in pension/retirement plans and/or the financial services industry, is acceptable

Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities

Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and professional collaboration skills

Ability to deal with sensitive and/or confidential information and situations in a professional manner

Problem solving skills and an ability to deal effectively with challenging situations

Experience exercising ethical decision-making, discretion, and sound judgment

Ability to comprehend and readily communicate complex information

Knowledge of information systems, databases, and personal computer applications

Ability to prioritize, organize, and work with minimal supervision, and act with an appropriate sense of urgency

Highly detail oriented with a strong aptitude for mat

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office produc

Source: Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association careers (Indeed)

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