Pension Administrator - Projects at Barnett… · United…

From this autumn, Barnett Waddingham will become Howden, bringing our people together as one and creating a more connected approach to retirement, benefits and risk. As you explore opportunities with us, you will see more of Howden’s name and expertise, reflecting broader capability for our clients and offering our people greater opportunities to grow, connect and develop.

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.