Pensions Data Director

Willis Towers Watson; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Pensions Data Director to lead the transformation of pension data integrity solutions. You will manage multiple projects while ensuring accurate outcomes for clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK DB pensions and excellent Excel skills to communicate complex issues. The role offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Electric vehicle car scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience of UK DB Pension arrangements.
• A proven track record in running multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative solutions that transform client outcomes.
• Ensure the accuracy of results sent to clients.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to the team.

Skills

Knowledge of UK DB Pension arrangements

Project management skills

Excel proficiency

Communication of complex issues

Ability to work independently and in teams

Problem-solving attitude

Tools

Microsoft SQL

Pension administration systems

Job description

Shape the future of pension data integrity and make a real difference to millions of members. Join WTW as a Pensions Data Director and lead innovative solutions that transform client outcomes.

We are recruiting for a Pensions Data Director working hybrid based out of either our London, Reigate, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh office. We are looking for a Pensions Data Director who is experienced in understanding the issues our clients face, setting the strategy and plan for resolving those issues and then providing technical guidance and oversight to the team who implement that solution. You will be responsible for the technical review that ensures the accuracy of the results that are sent to the client and to lead member entitlements being corrected and paid.

The successful candidate will have an excellent technical knowledge of DB pensions, coupled with strong Excel skills and an ability to communicate complex data correction strategies and issues clearly and concisely to clients. Through your work with us, you will be expected to contribute to the technical development of colleagues within our diverse team. As a data specialist, you can expect to be giving direction and oversight to several client projects at once, providing you with the opportunity for a very varied workday, and ultimately an interesting and fulfilling career with WTW.

Experience in pension correction and rectification exercises would be advantageous as well as hands on experience through the lifecycle of data projects, from the upfront auditing and due diligence that is typically completed ahead of cleansing and correcting the data.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Strong knowledge and experience of UK DB Pension arrangements and underlying pensions legislation
• A proven track record in running multiple concurrent projects and/or work‑streams
• Used to working in a commercial environment where delivery to deadlines, budget and scope management are important
• Good understanding of manual benefit calculations and processes
• Ideally will have experience of creating bulk solutions to correct pensions data or carry out pension scheme calculations
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A clear, concise and confident communicator of complex or technical issues relating to UK pensions and member data to a broad audience– good at maintaining project documentation and audit trails
• Ability to work both independently and in teams and enjoys a fast‑paced environment
• An ability to foster and support the delivery of projects within a team environment
• Inquisitive, self‑starter attitude and ability to work using own initiative
• Experience of pension administration systems is desirable but not essential
• Experience of Microsoft SQL is desirable but not essential
• An actuarial background would be an advantage but not essential

What We Offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle‑to‑work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]