Enterprise Operations - Retirement Intern - Data & Retirement Operations

Job DetailsJob Location: ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 HourlyChristian Brothers Services (CBS) is a nonprofit organization providing health, retirement, risk, and consulting solutions to Catholic organizations nationwide. With more than 250 employees, CBS delivers mission-driven services through strong financial stewardship and operational excellence.

We are seeking a motivated Retirement Intern – Data & Retirement Operations to support the Enterprise Operations – Retirement team. While this position reports through the Enterprise Operations division, interns collaborate across the full Retirement division and gain exposure to both Retirement Solutions and Enterprise Operations. This position provides hands-on experience supporting pension and 403(b) retirement plan operations, including participant data management, plan administration activities, and operational projects.

This is a structured, paid summer internship designed to provide meaningful work experience and direct mentorship.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hour

What You’ll Gain

Exposure to retirement plan administration, including defined benefit pension and 403(b) plans


Experience working with large data files and financial systems supporting retirement programs


Hands-on experience supporting pension calculations, data reconciliation, and operational processes


Collaboration with teams across both Retirement Solutions and Enterprise Operations


Professional mentorship within a mission-driven organization

Key Responsibilities

Retirement Solutions Project Support

Prepare and reconcile participant and employer data files using Excel and other systems


Merge and manage data from multiple sources while resolving duplicate records and format differences


Support calculations related to pension liabilities and amortization reporting


Convert data between systems to support operational processing and reporting needs


Review and update Salesforce account records to ensure data accuracy


Maintain documentation libraries including FAQs, timelines, and internal process guides

Retirement Operations Support

Enter participant data changes into retirement administration systems for pension and 403(b) plans


Process pension verification letters and related documentation


Monitor outstanding benefit calculations and initiate follow-up procedures


Process beneficiary election updates and participant record changes


Support annual retirement plan mailings and system updates


Assist with actuarial valuation data cleanup and documentation management


Track and organize retirement plan adoption agreements and related documentation

Why CBS?

Paid internship ($17/hour)


Meaningful, hands-on project experience


Direct mentorship and professional exposure


Mission-driven organization serving communities nationwide

Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or a related field


Strong analytical and organizational skills


Proficiency in Microsoft Excel


Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability


Interest in retirement plan administration or financial operations


Student applicants must have completed their sophomore year of college prior to the start of the internship (i.e. you must be an incoming college Junior or Senior)