Pensions Administrator

Salary: on application
Ref: LPA02

This professional, multi-award winning organisation is seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking individual to join their team. The Pensions Administrator will responsible for a number of Defined Benefit clients and will be committed in providing the client the best possible service. Personal development, progression and a structured career path will be provided for the successful candidate.

This role requires a well-organised Pensions Administrator who will have an aptitude for figure work and be able to work as part of a team. Previous DB pensions administration experience is required.

Please note hybrid working is avaliable.

Duties

  • Understanding the processes for complex cases such as divorce, members with large benefits and tax issues and complex death cases whilst ensuring that procedures are adhered to at all times
  • Carrying out complex calculations as well as checking those carried out by more junior colleagues
  • Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and highlighting any necessary changes that might be needed for your clients' communications, calculations, or practices
  • Showing awareness of special conditions for certain clients and what is scheme specific
  • Being involved in efficiency drives for your clients, always looking for improvements and considering the best way to deliver a good service
  • Getting involved in departmental initiatives and projects that benefit the department
  • Drafting complex non-standard letters where required and checking those drafted by others

What skills and experience do you need to demonstrate for this role?

  • Previous UK DB pensions administration experience
  • Making good progress towards the relevant training courses and subsequent exams in order to gain the Pensions Essentials (APE) and the Certificate in Pensions Calculations (CPC)
  • Awareness and an understanding of the role of relevant external bodies e.g. PPF, tPR
  • Well organised and thorough, with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work either alone and/or as part of a team with fluctuating workload also the ability to use own initiative
  • Able to maintain high standard of professionalism at all times with and ability to demonstrate good organisational, analytical and communication skills
  • Flexibility of hours worked/duties undertaken and keen to learn
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