Pension Administrator - Projects

We are looking to recruit a Pension Administrator - Projects to work at either of our Leeds or Liverpool offices on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week). This role sits within our Bespoke Initiatives team.

A snapshot of your day:

• Checking work of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with Scheme rules, procedures, and legislation

• Supporting the team in all aspects of simple pension scheme projects

• Carry out and check more complex data cleansing / rectification exercises

• Leading on, and coordinating the delivery of simple projects and delivering results in line with the project plan

• Leading on complex existence check projects, including liaising with tracing agencies, analysing trace results, issuing correspondence and monitoring replies

• Building calculation matrices for testing complex system calculations against expected output

• Producing project status reports for trustees

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

• Liaises with Client Relationship Managers to ensure projects are progressed in accordance with the project plan

• Providing constructive feedback for others in order to improve their understanding and knowledge and support the development of the individual

• Ensuring that project work is delivered within budget

• Taking responsibility for ensuring that all new implementation project tasks are completed as per the Project Plan

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

• Checking complex or high risk bulk mailings.

• Reading, researching and understanding scheme documentation and legislation to produce benefit specifications.

• Using strong analytical skills to identify issues and correct scheme data.

We would love to hear from if you have:

• A minimum of 2 years pensions experience, with in depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes

• GCSE/A levels are required. A relevant degree, Certificate in Pensions Calculations (CPC) or progress with PMI examinations is desirable together with experience appropriate for the role in pension administration.

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