Defined Benefits Data Specialist

Willis Towers Watson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm is seeking a Defined Benefits Data Specialist to join their Pensions Data Solutions team. The role involves designing data rectification approaches, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring accurate delivery within budget. Ideal candidates will have strong understanding of UK pension calculations and advanced Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity.

Benefits

Clear career path

On-the-job training

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of UK Defined Benefit pension processes, including bulk corrections.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills, preferably with interest in technology.

Responsibilities

• Design data rectification approaches for pension correction projects.
• Communicate complex technical issues clearly to clients and teams.
• Guide team to ensure quality standards in bulk data rectifications.

Skills

UK Defined Benefit pension calculations

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Data auditing and cleansing

Job description

Location: London, Reigate, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh

Work Style: Hybrid and flexible options available

Join our dynamic Pensions Data Solutions team at WTW. We help clients unlock the value in their data to achieve their wider strategic aims. As a Defined Benefits Data Specialist, you'll devise and deliver best in class data services, develop effective data strategies, and manage technical pension rectification projects.

The Role:

• Design and tailor bulk data rectification approaches for GMP and other correction projects
• Communicate complex technical issues to various internal and client audiences
• Demonstrate sound judgement in balancing the need for accuracy and pragmatism in solutions
• Guide a team to deliver bulk data rectifications including reviewing technical work to ensure delivery within quality standards, and on time and budget
• Support and mentor junior team members to achieve their full potential

What We Offer:

• Clear career path with on-the-job training and mentoring
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Meaningful projects that deliver real value
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including pension, life insurance, medical insurance, and flexible benefits

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Excellent understanding and experience of UK Defined Benefit pension calculations and processes, including bulk corrections
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills and ideally an interest in developing wider technology skills
• Ability to think outside the box and deal with ambiguity within technical data projects
• Experience in data and benefit auditing and various data cleansing approaches is advantageous
• Ideally, experience and working knowledge of common UK pension administration systems

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]