Technical Pensions Analyst, Hybrid

Location: Chesterfield

Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £50k, depending on experience

Summary of the role

A company that specialises in workplace pension schemes are seeking a dedicated professional to join the company, as a Technical Pensions Analyst. They are looking for someone who will be for the support to a wide variety of projects with a particular focus on technical pensions issues within these projects, as well as assisting with complex member casework, complaints handling and supporting the core Member Services' teams.

What you'll be doing

• Provide technical support for bulk project work, including data analysis, individual and bulk calculations and system updates to ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with Scheme requirements.
• Carry out calculations, validate data and support the core Member Services teams with high value or technically complex cases to ensure accurate member outcomes and effective resolution of complex enquiries.
• Support pension administration system amendments to calculations and background data tables, ensuring system functionality remains aligned with Scheme rules, legislation and business requirements
• Develop and maintain calculation tools used for system testing and non-system calculations to support accurate benefit calculations and provide assurance over system changes.
• Support the ongoing monitoring and enhancement of operational and system controls, helping to identify, mitigate and reduce risks across the Schemes administered by the company.
• Work closely with the internal Legal team to maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments and communicate their impact to colleagues, ensuring ongoing compliance and consistent application of Scheme requirements.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of team specific processes, system specifications, data, Scheme rules and procedures to provide expert technical support and promote consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Adhere to Data Protection, Health and Safety and Quality Management processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and company policies.
• Support coaching and development of Technical Analysts, building technical capability, improving knowledge-sharing and enhancing team performance.
• Other duties, as required.

What we're looking for

Essentials

• Experience of working in pensions with a defined benefit focus
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to communicate complex technical pension, legislative and data-related information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, adapting approach to suit different audiences.

Desirable

• Ability to interpret and apply pension scheme rules, legislation and regulatory requirements to support technical calculations, casework and operational decision-making.
• Ability to analyse complex data, perform and validate technical calculations, identify anomalies and determine appropriate solutions to technical pension administration issues.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate technical information clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise a varied workload, managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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