Pensions Administrator
Location: Manchester
We are seeking an experienced Pensions Administrator to join a growing pensions operations team, supporting the administration of defined benefit pension schemes and pensioner policies.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration who is looking to broaden their experience within a specialist area of the pensions market.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering a high quality administration service to pension scheme members, pensioners and trustees, ensuring benefits are administered accurately and in line with scheme rules, legislation and service standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing retirements, transfers and benefit calculations
- Calculating and administering death benefits
- Maintaining accurate member records and resolving queries
- Producing member correspondence and benefit quotations
- Supporting pension increases and benefit statement exercises
- Assisting with data validation, quality assurance and reporting activities
- Delivering excellent customer service to members, pensioners and trustees
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the administration function
About You
Essential:
- Previous Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration experience
- Strong understanding of pension legislation and administration processes
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and customer service abilities
- Experience using pensions administration systems
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Desirable:
- Experience working with pensioner payrolls
- Knowledge of Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA) or Pension Risk Transfer arrangements
- Experience supporting operational change, data projects or scheme transitions
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to complex pension administration and specialist pension products
- Career development opportunities within a growing business
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you are interested to discuss this opportunity further or would like a conversation about the market, please reach out to [email protected].
If you are currently seeking work within pensions, but the above opportunity is not of interest – please reach out for a discussion on what you would find interesting.
