Pensions Administration Data Services Assistant/Analyst

Lane Clark & Peacock; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Clark & Peacock in Winchester is seeking a data-focused pensions analyst to support defined benefit schemes and data handling. You will prepare scheme data for buy-in/buy-out, assist GMP reconciliation, and help with data readiness for regulatory initiatives like the Pensions Dashboard.

The role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to manage tasks with guidance from senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Experience in pensions administration and data handling.
• Ability to manage tasks with support from more experienced team members.
• Interest in learning bulk calculation methodology and data transformation techniques.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work within agreed budgets and scopes, subject to suitable support from more experienced members of the team.
• Working towards APMI or other PMI related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Preparing scheme data for buy-in/buy-out transactions.
• Assisting with GMP reconciliation/rectification and equalisation exercises.
• Supporting data readiness for the Pensions Dashboard and other regulatory initiatives.
• Helping with benefit audits and data cleansing activities.
• Contributing to new business transitions and onboarding processes.
• Collaborating with internal administration teams and external clients to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Defined Benefit pensions

Pensions administration

Data handling

Task management

Bulk calculation methods

Excel

PowerPoint

Proactive attitude

Budget awareness

APMI/ PMI qualifications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What will you be doing?

You’ll be supporting the delivery of data-focused projects, including:

• Preparing scheme data for buy-in/buy-out transactions
• Assisting with GMP reconciliation/rectification and equalisation exercises
• Supporting data readiness for the Pensions Dashboard and other regulatory initiatives
• Helping with benefit audits and data cleansing activities
• Contributing to new business transitions and onboarding processes
• Collaborating with internal administration teams and external clients to ensure data accuracy and completeness

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• An understanding of Defined Benefit pension schemes
• Experience in pensions administration and data handling (or a keen interest in developing these skills)
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines with support from more experienced team members
• Interest in learning bulk calculation methodology and data transformation techniques
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work within agreed budgets and scopes, subject to suitable support from more experienced members of the team
• Working towards APMI or other PMI related qualifications

What qualities and behaviours should you bring?

• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to build strong working relationships
• Attention to detail and a desire to contribute to high-quality outcomes
• Willingness to suggest ideas and learn from feedback
• A team player who thrives in a supportive and inclusive environment

What’s in it for you?

Take a look at our and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:

For you:

• Professional study support (where applicable)
• Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women’s networks

For your family:

• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave

For your health:

• 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Digital GP services

For your wealth:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• High street discounts
• Season ticket loans

For others:

• Volunteering opportunities