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Job description
CBIZ Talent Solutions is proud to assist the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust (CEPERT) in finding their next Executive Director (ED). CEPERT is a single employer defined benefit pension plan managing ~$1 billion in assets for over 8,600 members.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director serves as the chief executive, Board Secretary, and senior fiduciary for administration of the Trust. The leader will ensure excellent benefit administration, strong governance and policy execution, and disciplined investment oversight. With direction from the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director leads a skilled team, cultivates an ethical, high-performance culture, and represents the Trust with credibility and transparency to members, the City, and the community.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required
Five plus years leadership experience with a pension system or other similar financial services organization
Five plus years of fiduciary responsibility, investment strategy and oversight, actuarial concepts and methods, tax, finance or accounting experience, and governance experience required (preferably within pension/retirement benefits industry)
Demonstrated success in leadership, staff development, and process improvement
High emotional intelligence, superior communication, and relationship-building skills
Proven track record of success with strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement
Desirable credentials: JD, CPA and/or advanced degree in a related field, CFA
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
General Investments, accounting, taxation, pension administration, and payroll/benefit systems
Actuarial valuations, PRB reporting, audits, budgeting, and contract compliance
Ability to review and manage legal documents (e.g., contracts, QDROs) and coordinate with outside counsel
Strong communication (written and verbal) with the ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn Trust systems
Strong organization, problem-solving, independent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; maintain confidentiality and data integrity
Experience working with a board
Ability to travel as needed
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Worksite address
el paso, TX, 88568, US
Who can apply
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