Lead Pension Projects Analyst

Gallagher; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a Principal Project Analyst to join our pension projects team in the United Kingdom. You will check and support complex work, deputise for the Team Leader, and lead on project outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance with client requirements.

You will manage and prioritise workloads, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements while coaching junior analysts.

Qualifications

• Already at senior or principal level in third-party occupational pension schemes.
• Proven checking experience.
• Strong knowledge of DB, DC and Hybrid pension schemes.
• Good understanding of pension regulations including GMP/GMPE, disclosure requirements and minimum pension increases.
• Advanced Excel and Word.
• Experience of complex project/event processing and pension calculations.
• Excellent numeracy and ability to explain complex calculations clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
• A collaborative, approachable and supportive style.

Responsibilities

• Managing the processing and checking of projects and events to ensure accuracy and compliance with client requirements.
• Acting as a Checker/Lead on projects and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Deputising for the Team Leader when required.
• Planning and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines, including competing priorities.
• Liaising with clients and key stakeholders by email, telephone and in meetings.
• Working closely with colleagues and support teams to deliver projects smoothly.
• Providing feedback to the Portfolio Team Leader on performance and any concerns.
• Carrying out and checking pension calculations for events such as leavers, retirements and increases.
• Reviewing Scheme Booklets, Trust Deeds and actuarial instructions to understand task requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

PMI/Prince certification

Tools

MKEY reports

Data mining

Job description

Gallagher is seeking a Principal Project Analyst to join our pension projects team in the United Kingdom. You will check and support complex work, deputise for the Team Leader, and lead on project outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance with client requirements.

You will manage and prioritise workloads, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements while coaching junior analysts.