Executive Director

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. To learn more about the Responsibilities and Qualifications please view the position specifications link below: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr