Industrial Placement- Pensions Administration -...

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is offering an exciting industrial placement in Pensions Administration. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop analytical and problem-solving skills while working alongside experienced professionals. You'll gain valuable insights into the pensions industry, supporting clients and managing portfolios. The company values personal attributes and offers a supportive environment focused on equality and diversity. This placement could lead to a full-time career opportunity post-university, making it an excellent stepping stone for your future.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid volunteering days

Study support

Qualifications

• Final year university students available for full-time work.
• On track to achieve a 2.1 degree classification.

Responsibilities

• Draft communications and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Assist members with queries and prepare cashflows.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

2.1 degree classification

Job description

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Industrial Placement - Pensions Administration - Manchester

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Client:

Isio

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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About Us

Without careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist.

That’s where Isio comes in, providing advice and support to help our clients deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the future.

Isio offers full-service pensions consultancy, including third-party administration, actuarial expertise, investment advice, and employee benefits consulting. Launched in March from KPMG UK’s pensions practice, we now have over people working across 10 UK offices.

Careers at Isio

We’re a people-first business, committed to supporting your career goals through study support, flexible working, and paid volunteering days. We foster an environment where you can succeed and develop new skills, with a focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We support early career professionals with a strong foundation for success, offering valuable experience working alongside experts in an innovative organization aiming to drive positive change.

Our graduates acknowledge their positive experience, ranking us as the Top Employer for Graduates in Consulting according to the Job Crowd rankings.

Programme: Pensions Administration, Belfast – Industrial Placement – /25

Length of programme: 12 months: 3 July – 20 June

Locations: Manchester, 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3HF

Entry Requirements:

Applicants should:

• Be in their final year of university studies starting September;
• Be available for full-time work from 3 July to 20 June;
• Be on track to achieve a 2.1 degree classification (any subject).

Working as a Pensions Administrator at Isio

Pension schemes are vital to the UK's savings industry, providing secure income in retirement.

Our third-party pensions administration team excels in supporting clients and managing pension schemes effectively with proprietary technology and experienced staff.

This placement offers insight into technical pensions knowledge and workplace skills, with the opportunity to support our customer service team and manage client portfolios.

Success may lead to a full-time career opportunity post-university without additional application.

What you will be doing

You will develop analytical and problem-solving skills by working on tasks such as:

• Drafting communications;
• Prioritizing work to meet Service Level Agreements;
• Processing scheme events within compliance standards;
• Assisting members with queries;
• Preparing cashflows and disinvestment requests;
• Participating in reports and projects.

What we are looking for in students

We value personal attributes alongside academic achievements. Candidates should demonstrate:

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn;
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills;
• Self-discipline and good time management;
• Numerical ability;
• Organizational skills;
• Passion and energy to exceed client expectations.

Our core beliefs include:

Power in Partnership: Building open, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Future Focus: Innovating to benefit clients and society.

Strength in Difference: Embracing diverse perspectives for better solutions.

People First: Recognizing that pensions are about people’s lives and expertise.