Pension Administrator

BW Career Site 1; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with 5% employee + 10%+

Annual leave 25 days, 27 after 5 years

Access to flexible benefits

Job summary

Howden is looking for a Pension Administrator to join our growing team in Birmingham on a permanent, full-time basis with hybrid working. You will manage client portfolios and prepare pension calculations, maintaining member databases and liaising with clients, advisers and banks.

The role requires GCSEs in Maths and English, CPC or PMI progress, and experience in DC/DB pension administration with strong MS Office skills. A competitive benefits package is on offer.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 5/C or above.
• Certificate in Pension Calculations (CPC) or progress with PMI qualifications would be advantageous.
• Relevant Financial Services experience or background in DC/DB pension administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare manual and computer generated benefit calculations and related correspondence.
• Maintain the member database; prepare computer generated benefit calculations and related correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, their members and advisers.
• Carry out and check cash handling functions, liaising with the bank and investment managers as appropriate.
• Process and check client pensioner payrolls, including net pay calculations and year-end returns.

Skills

Pension administration

Client communication

MS Office

Education

GCSE maths & English (Grade 5/C)

CPC qualification or PMI progress

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Pension Administrator to join our growing team. This is a permanent, full time role that is based in our Birmingham office, working on a hybrid basis.

Join us at a genuinely exciting moment for pension administration. As part of the rapidly growing Howden employee benefits business, opportunities for development have never been stronger. We are investing in our people, our teams and our operating model, creating clear routes for progression and long rewarding careers.

We are investing in our people, our teams and our operating model, creating clear routes for progression and long rewarding careers.

A snapshot of your day:

• Manage a portfolio of clients
• Prepare manual and computer generated benefit calculations and related correspondence
• Maintain the member database; prepare computer generated benefit calculations and related correspondence
• Communicate with clients, their members and advisers
• Carry out and check cash handling functions, liaising with the bank and investment managers as appropriate
• Process and check client pensioner payrolls, including calculation of net pay, arranging payments, liaison with tax offices and preparation of year end returns

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Minimum of GCSE Grade “5” or “C” in Maths and English are essential. Certificate in Pension Calculations (CPC) or progress with other relevant PMI qualifications would be an advantage
• Relevant Financial Services experience or a background in DC or DB pension administration would be a requirement
• A strong understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook

What's in it for you:

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
• Core benefits including life assurance of four times salary, income protection of 75% of salary for up to five years, and single private medical insurance cover.
• A generous pension scheme with 5% employee contributions matched by a 10% employer contribution.
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 27 days after five years' service.
• Access to the Howden flexible benefits programme, offering a wide range of benefits and discounts to support your wellbeing, family life and lifestyle.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing global business where career development, collaboration and innovation are encouraged.

Accessibility

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