Pension Administrator - Projects

The Pension Administration Business Area is split into four top level functions: Client Management, Operations Management, Finance and People. 

The Operations Delivery teams are responsible for delivering core services to over 400 corporate clients and more than 450,000 members. Located across 9 UK sites and over 350 dedicated colleagues, we strive to provide efficient, effective, and high-quality service at all levels.  

The Pension Administration Client Management teams are the prime responsible group for outward client facing activity, Business Development, Marketing & Bid, Proposition & Pricing, Client Onboarding and ongoing Client Relationship Management.  They play a vital part in ensuring that that the groundwork for successful and profitable service delivery is executed efficiently and effectively.  

We are looking to recruit a Pension Administrator - Projects to work at either of our Leeds or Liverpool offices. This role sits within our Bespoke Initiatives team.

A snapshot of your day:

• Carrying out routine data cleansing / rectification exercises  

• Carrying out existence checks, including liaising with tracing agencies, analysing trace results, issuing correspondence and monitoring replies 

• Following calculation matrices for testing routine system calculations against expected output 

• Carrying out simple data audit analysis and preparing a report for Trustees on proposed next steps 

• Ensuring that all new simple project tasks are completed as per the Project Plan 

• Assisting with routine aspects of new client implementations including the running and checking of parallel payrolls 

• Carrying out bulk mailings. 

• Uses analytical skills to identify issues and correct scheme data  

• Supports effective team working and encourages the team to look for efficiency gains 

• Identifying process improvements and opportunities to increase efficiency 

• Prepare manual calculations to develop an understanding of pension benefits 

We would love to hear from if you have:

• Basic knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes 

• GCSE/A levels are required.  A relevant degree, Certificate in Pension Calculations (CPC) or progress with other relevant PMI qualifications would be an advantage.   

• An understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook. 

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review 
• Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%) 
• Funded training and professional development 
• Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading 
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts  
• For a full list of benefits, please click here 

Accessibility

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments or want more information on accessibility, please click here   

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