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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:
 
Positions Specifications 
https://cdn.bfldr.com/52FHD6PA/as/ffjksbqsq9bw8js3j734jx3/El_Paso_Retirement_Trust__ED_PS_2
 
Please Apply by Wednesdayay, September 30, 2026 at 5pm MT. at Executive Director - El Paso - TX
Position: Executive Director
Organization: City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust
Location: El Paso,  TX 
United States
Salary: $200,000-$250,000
Posting Start Date: 8/28/2026
Date Posted: 8/27/2026
Requirements 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
Status: This listing expires on: 10/26/2026
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Organization Information
Name:
City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust
Address:


El Paso,  TX 79903
United States
Email:
tamara.wesely@cbiz.com
Phone:
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Contact:
Tamara Wesely
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Becoming a member of NASRA offers a unique opportunity to join a community committed to the sound, efficient, and innovative stewardship of public retirement systems. Membership connects you with a network of professionals and experts, providing valuable insights into managing public retirement systems with a focus on sustainability and risk-averse strategies.

By joining NASRA, you gain the tools and resources to enhance the management of public retirement systems, ensuring their long-term success and reliability for generations to come.

What’s New at NASRA: Employee Contributions to Public Pension Plans

Employee contributions remain a central part of public pension financing, and the way those contributions are structured is subject to change depending each states' governance rules. . NASRA’s 2026 updated brief finds median employee contribution rates of 6.2 percent of pay for employees who participate in Social Security and 9.0 percent for those who do not. For employees who do not participate in Social Security, the public pension often plays a broader role in retirement security, effectively providing two of the traditional three legs of the retirement stool rather than one.

Since 2009, 41 states  increased employee contributions in at least one plan, while some states recently reduced rates for selected employees. Variable contributions are also becoming more common, with 26 plans in 17 states adjusting employee rates based on funding, plan costs, or other factors. The brief provides current trends and a state-by-state look at employee contribution requirements across public retirement systems.