Pensions Project Analyst

Isio; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Study support

Training opportunities

Friendly team

Job summary

Isio is seeking a Pensions Project Administrator/Analyst to join a specialist Administration Project Team in Belfast with a hybrid workstyle. You will deliver, manage and apply technical expertise to administration projects focused on de-risking, GMP Equalisation, dashboard work, and scheme transitions.

You will perform data analysis, maintain project trackers, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering administration services to DB pension schemes.
• Experience delivering bulk projects such as GMP, Pension Dashboard, Data Rectification or De-risking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a third-party administration environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the field of pensions administration; technical pensions and legislative knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Involvement in the planning and execution of a number of different projects to contribute to a new proposal within Isio, supporting clients on their de-risking journey.
• Data Analysis: Perform data analysis and validation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of pension data. Identify and resolve discrepancies under supervision.
• Reporting: Regular maintenance of project trackers, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues. Provide recommendations for improvement where necessary.
• Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. Stay updated on changes in pension legislation and best practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, team members, and third-party providers, to ensure effective communication and project delivery.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within pension administration projects. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk registers, and issue logs. Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
• Training and Support: Provide support to team members and clients on project-related activities and pension administration processes.

Skills

Pension administration

Data analysis

Communication

Excel

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Third-party administration

MS Office Suite

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a Pensions Project Administrator/Analyst to work in a specialist Administration Project Team on an exciting new proposition. You will be responsible for the delivery, management and technical aspects of administration projects.

The types of projects you may be asked to work on will primarily involve end-to-end de-risking activity including work relating to insurance transactions. In addition, you may be involved in other projects including GMP Equalisation projects, benefit analysis and rectification work, Pensions Dashboard projects and scheme transitions as well as potentially some cradle to grave admin work.

This role will be based in our Belfast office with a hybrid workstyle.

What does the role entail?

• Project Delivery: Involvement in the planning and execution of a number of different projects to contribute to a new proposal within Isio, supporting clients on their de-risking journey.
• Data Analysis: Perform data analysis and validation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of pension data. Identify and resolve discrepancies under supervision.
• Reporting: Regular maintenance of project trackers, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues. Provide recommendations for improvement where necessary.
• Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. Stay updated on changes in pension legislation and best practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, team members, and third-party providers, to ensure effective communication and project delivery.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within pension administration projects. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk registers, and issue logs. Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
• Training and Support: Provide support to team members and clients on project-related activities and pension administration processes.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable experience of delivering administration services to DB pension schemes.
• Experience working on, reviewing and delivering bulk projects such as GMP, Pension Dashboard, Data Rectification or De-risking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience of working in a third-party administration environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the field of pensions administration.
• Technical pensions and legislative knowledge and understanding is essential

What you can expect in return

• A competitive salary and a market-leading bonus scheme.
• Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes
• Development and training opportunities to support your career ambitions throughout your time with us
• A friendly and supportive team who will help you deliver your best work

Why Join Isio

Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters.

Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer on our career's websiteIsio - Careers & Benefits.

About Isio

A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services. Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking.

Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone.

At Isio, we are com

mitted to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.

We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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