Job Description

This role reports to the Vice President of US Retirement & Savings (R&S) and is responsible for strategy execution, governance, and regulatory compliance for all (collectively bargained and non-collectively bargained) FCA US LLC defined benefit pension plans. This role provides oversight of plan governance structures, audits, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, and serves as a subject matter expert for ERISA, IRC, and all pension plan provisions.

• Lead governance and compliance activities for all defined benefit pension plans.
• Lead reporting and disclosure compliance.
• Serve as liaison with ERISA counsel, auditors, and regulators.
• Lead annual internal and external audits.
• Own pension plan internal controls and remediation.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRC, and plan provisions.
• Lead Employee Benefits Committee meeting material preparations.
• Lead second-level ERISA appeals and hardship decisions.
• Partner with Labor Relations to evaluate, model, and support pension related proposals during UAW bargaining.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 7 years pension governance/compliance experience
• Strong ERISA/IRC knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Adept at Microsoft 365

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Labor Relations or related field.
• Collectively bargained plan experience
• Audit and internal controls experience
• CEBS or ASPPA designation