Pension Project Analyst

ZipRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a DB Pensions Specialist to join their dedicated Projects team on a remote basis. This role offers the chance to engage in a variety of DB pensions projects, including working with occupational and public sector clients. Ideal candidates will have a background in actuarial teams or administration within pensions, with strong Excel skills and a keen attention to detail. The position promises excellent career growth opportunities, including full study support for actuarial exams and salary increments for exam passes. Join a team where your expertise will be valued and your contributions impactful.

Qualifications

• Experience in DB pensions or actuarial roles is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills are required for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior team members and provide development support.
• Manage workflow to ensure timely delivery of client projects.

Skills

DB Pensions Experience

Advanced Excel Skills (VLookups/Macros)

Pensions Calculations

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Actuarial Qualifications (Part-qualified or Qualified by Experience)

Job description

Job Description

Are you a DB Pensions Specialist to join looking to get more involved in Special Projects? Our Client have a dedicated Projects team and due to continued success are looking to add to their team on a remote working basis. If you have experience working in an actuarial team or come from a technical or administration pensions background with experience in pensions calculations and advanced Excel skills (VLookups/Macros), then this could be the role for you! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to expand their actuarial career, with full study support available if you wish to start or continue the actuarial exams. With salary increments for exam passes! Or if you are just looking for a Specialist Pension role where you can utilise your technical knowledge this could also be of interest.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You will play a significant role in a variety of DB pensions projects, including working with occupational DB pension clients, public sector DB pension clients, and bulk annuity providers. Your tasks may include:

• Benefits and data due diligence
• Benefit calculation audits
• Data validation and improvement/creation projects
• Calculations testing (manual calculations and error identification in automated calculations)
• Creating or reviewing benefit summary specifications
• Attending client meetings and calls, and acting as a primary contact on some projects
• Producing and reviewing consulting reports
• Supporting and supervising junior team members

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising and checking work of junior team members, offering timely feedback and development support
• Working with actuaries within the special projects team and across the wider actuarial department
• Maintaining a robust audit trail for all work activities
• Liaising with internal teams to resolve identified issues efficiently and accurately
• Managing the team’s workflow to ensure timely client delivery
• Keeping up to date with pensions’ regulatory developments

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a technical or administration role within DB pensions or currently working in an actuarial team (part-qualified or qualified by experience)
• Advanced Excel skills (VLookups/Macros)
• Practical experience with DB pensions calculations
• Familiarity with public sector pensions (advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills with both actuaries and non-actuaries
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently or as part of a team