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 our Birmingham office on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week). This role sits within our Transaction Data Readiness team.

A snapshot of your day:

• Checking routine work of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with Scheme rules, procedures, and legislation
• Carrying out and checking routine data cleansing / rectification exercises
• Carrying out and checking projects for existence checks, 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 simple or standard project status reports for trustees
• Carrying out simple data audit analysis and preparing a report for Trustees on proposed next steps
• Ensuring that all new routine 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
• Checking bulk mailings.
• Reads, researches, and understands scheme documentation and legislation to produce benefit specifications
• Uses strong analytical skills to identify issues and correct scheme data
• Supports effective team working and encourages the team to look for efficiency gains
• Work independently and manage own work schedule according to business priorities
• Share knowledge to assist with the development of colleagues through training
• Identifying process improvements and opportunities to increase efficiency

We would love to hear from if you have:

• A minimum of 1 years pensions experience, with a working 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.