Pensions Data & Projects Specialists

Line Up Aviation; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Pensions Data & Projects Specialist to manage complex pension data projects. You will ensure high-quality data processing and compliance with regulations while working collaboratively with teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with Defined Benefit pensions schemes and strong Excel skills. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £50,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defined Benefit pensions schemes.
• Strong background in pensions-related calculations.
• High proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to meet project timelines and quality standards.
• Provide feedback on work and offer technical guidance.
• Ensure accuracy across all project work.
• Develop relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Identify and manage risks in compliance with protocols.
• Enhance processes to minimize risks and improve services.
• Support management with initiatives and auditing tasks.
• Maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Defined Benefit pensions scheme experience

Pensions calculations and data analysis

Bulk data processing and Excel automation

Pension administration platforms proficiency

Attention to detail and data quality

Advanced Excel skills

Strong project management skills

Education

A-Level Maths or degree with mathematical element

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking multiple Pensions Data & Projects Specialists to join their team on a permanent basis. In this role, you'll be part of a specialist function responsible for managing and delivering complex projects involving the extraction, analysis, cleansing, and processing of pensions data. Your expertise will directly contribute to better outcomes for clients by ensuring scheme events and cyclical activities are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with agreed processes and SLAs.

Role

Pensions Data & Projects Specialist

Details

• Salary: Up to £50,000 + bonus
• Contract: Permanent, Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30
• Location: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Scheme Event Leads and the Scheme Event Manager to deliver project and event requirements, ensuring timelines, quality, and sign-offs are met.
• Review and provide feedback on the work of Pensions Data Technicians, offering technical guidance and support.
• Ensure accuracy and quality across all scheme events and projects.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal colleagues.
• Identify, report, and help manage risks or breaches in accordance with internal compliance protocols.
• Continually assess and improve processes, systems, and controls to enhance service delivery and minimise risk.
• Support management in areas such as service delivery, auditing, and ad hoc business initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with FCA regulations and internal quality standards, including Treating Customers Fairly (TCF).

Knowledge & Skills

• Defined Benefit (DB) pensions scheme experience
• Strong background in pensions calculations and data analysis
• Experience with bulk data processing and Excel automation
• Proficiency in pension administration platforms and workflow tools
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Advanced Excel skills, including: filters, sorting, pivot tables, lookups, nested IF statements, and date calculations
• Importing data/text files and applying data validation
• Strong project management skills
• A-Level Maths, a degree with a mathematical element, or demonstrable experience in complex data analysis

Application

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation