Research Specialist

The Berwyn Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The specialist reviews obituaries and other data points to identify and verify mortality status for clients. They are responsible for matching obituary details with database records and suggesting process improvements.

Qualifications

You will be responsible for reviewing obituaries and other data points to help identify and verify mortality status. You should have strong communication skills, demonstrated attention to detail, and experience using Microsoft Office.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

Job Description

Berwyn’s team of Research Specialists is expanding! Your mission as a Public Records Specialist is to provide highly accurate and timely services to Berwyn’s clients and their customers. You will be responsible for reviewing obituaries and other data points to help identify and verify mortality status. This is a new and exciting role on a growing and elite team of specialists!  Help Berwyn continue to be to be the industry leader and only company that provides validated results. Our services meet exacting regulatory guidelines in each industry segment to ensure our clients are compliant with their fiduciary responsibilities. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Review obituary details to match with database details
  • Maintain internal system with findings
  • Provide suggestions to improve processes and systems

Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Experience using Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability as well as the aptitude and desire to learn
  • Critical thinking and problem solving

Preferred Consideration given for:

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or a similar focus
  • Experience using a proprietary software system/database
  • Experience in the insurance and/or financial services industries

Hybrid, 1 day/week in Fort Washington, PA office

A few benefits offered for full-time roles include:

  • Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays
  • Summer hours: Participating employees will enjoy a half day every other Friday
  • Investment in career development including LinkedIn Learning and professional development funds

The base pay range for this role is $20.50 – 23.00.  Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

We give priority to candidates residing in states where we have offices: Minnesota, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and South Dakota.

We will only consider applicants who live in these states: CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MN, NE, NJ, OH, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, and WI. Applicants outside of these states will not be considered for this position.

About Longevity Holdings

Longevity Holdings (doing business through its subsidiaries PBI Research Services, The Berwyn Group, Inc., ITM, Life Insurance Trust Company, Fasano Underwriting, Twentyfirst, Longevity Trading & Analytics, and LexServ) is a fast-growing company that provides senior longevity data, analytics and services to the pension, benefits, life insurance, structured settlement, and life settlement markets.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Longevity Holdings, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Longevity Holdings, Inc. complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and is committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

In addition, Longevity Holdings, Inc. maintains affirmative action programs to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with applicable federal law. These programs are designed to ensure equal employment opportunity and to promote accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.

Longevity Holdings, Inc. is committed to making employment decisions based on valid job-related requirements and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Other Items To Note

  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time or in the future.
  • No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Our privacy notice is available at www.itm21st.com/longevity-holdings-privacy-notice/

The Berwyn Group

At The Berwyn Group, we specialize in population data management and risk solutions that enable organizations to stay compliant and connected to the people who count on them. Leveraging over 35 years of death audit and locate expertise, our innovative solutions like CertiDeath® and CertiCensus® simplify complex processes, reduce risks, and deliver measurable, human outcomes, so our clients are always prepared for what’s next. We serve all industries including pensions, insurance, third-party administrators, healthcare, and finance. Discover the power of precision-driven solutions at: www.berwyngroup.com.
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