Pensions Data Analyst

XPS Pensions; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pensions consultancy in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Pensions Data Analyst to join their specialized team. Responsibilities include verifying pension calculations, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Ideal candidates will have experience in pension administration and strong MS Excel skills. The role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Healthcare plans

25 days' holiday

Qualifications

• Previous experience in completing individual pension calculations is essential.
• Experience of pensions administration is fundamental.
• The ability to work well under time pressure and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform and verify pension calculations including retirement benefits.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in pension data and calculations.
• Document findings and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Pension calculations

Data analysis

MS Excel

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Pensions Data Analyst (X-Ray Calculation)

Location: Any advisory office

Grade: Senior Associate

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hybrid

About XPS Group:

XPS Pensions Group is no ordinary company. We've earned numerous awards and accolades, making us an industry leader in Pensions Consultancy. As the largest pure pensions consultancy in the UK, we are a team of approximately 2000 employees spread across 15 locations nationwide. Listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market, we pride ourselves on our ability to think and act differently, offering expert advice to over 1600 pension schemes and administering pensions for over 1,000,000 members.

About the Team:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical individual to join a specialised XPS team completing data assessments for insurers and trustees.

Key Responsibilities:

• To promote and adhere to the XPS values.
• Clients:
• Perform and verify pension calculations from first principles, including retirement benefits, transfer values, and death benefits.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in pension data and calculations.
• Apply knowledge of UK pension legislation and tax regimes to ensure compliance.
• Document findings and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and written communications in line with professional standards.
• Processes:
• Reporting to the Team Leader where tight deadlines and/or budgets have been imposed. Supporting other colleagues.
• Manipulate and analyse data using Excel and other tools to support accurate calculations.
• Support the team in meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Prioritising and planning personal workflow, ensuring all work is appropriately checked with sufficient audit trail as each project is potentially subject to both internal and external scrutiny.
• People:
• Participating in internal technical training sessions & demonstrating application of learning
• Identifying areas where further personal training is required and reporting to Team Leader
• Developing working relationships with local colleagues in other departments
• Taking a proactive role in personal development/training, and arrangement of PDRs
• Financials:
• Completing timesheet accurately on a daily basis and ensuring it is saved prior to the weekly deadline

Your Profile:

Essential:

• The ability to work well under time pressure and communicate findings with clarity will be necessary attributes.
• Previous experience in completing individual pension calculations (such as a retirement from deferred calculation) is essential.
• Experience of pensions administration is also fundamental to the role.
• An expertise in MS Excel is essential.

What We Offer:

Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.

Eligibility:

Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.

XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities.