Pensions Administrator

FNZ; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global wealth management firm is seeking a candidate for a 9-month fixed-term contract focused on pension administration. The role involves processing pension scheme benefits, maintaining member records, and handling queries while ensuring compliance and delivering excellent customer service. Strong attention to detail, communication, and IT skills are essential. Previous experience in financial services is desirable, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including professional telephone manner.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to show empathy and patience.

Responsibilities

• Process a wide range of pension administration tasks in line with SLAs.
• Handle inbound and outbound telephone calls with accurate responses.
• Support the calculation and payment of pension benefits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical and analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer-focused approach

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Pension administration systems

Job description

FNZ is currently looking for candidates to join on a 9-month fixed‑term contract basis. This role is responsible for core processing within specific functions, depending on the individual team, within one of the designated Operations Functional Areas. The candidate will provide high‑quality administration support within the pensions operations team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of pension scheme benefits and member records. The role involves handling queries from members, employers, and other third parties via written correspondence and telephone, delivering excellent customer service while maintaining compliance with regulations and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a wide range of pension administration tasks (e.g. pension benefits, transfers, deaths, leavers, and new business) in line with service level agreements (SLAs) and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date member records across relevant systems.
• Handle inbound and outbound telephone calls with members, employers, and third parties, providing clear, accurate, and empathetic responses.
• Respond to written inquiries via email and letter, ensuring professional communication standards.
• Support the calculation and payment of pension benefits, following internal checking and authorisation processes.
• Identify and elevate complex cases, complaints, or potential risks to senior colleagues where necessary.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by highlighting process issues and suggesting solutions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the operations team to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation.
• Keep up to date with pensions legislation, company policies, and operational procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including professional telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy operational environment.
• Customer‑focused approach with the ability to show empathy and patience.
• Proficient IT skills, including use of pension administration systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Team player with a willingness to support colleagues and share knowledge.

Experience & Qualifications (Desirable)

• Previous experience in pensions administration, financial services, or similar operational roles.
• Experience in client services.
• The ability to work accurately and to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. We created wealth's growth platform to help. We provide a global, end‑to‑end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. We partner with the world's leading financial institutions, with over US$2.2 trillion in assets on platform (AoP). Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.