Pensions Projects Lead: DB Administration & De-risking

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£4,500 car allowance

25 days annual leave

Comprehensive health cash plan

Generous pension scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the pensions industry seeks a Projects Lead - Pensions Administration to oversee critical administration projects. The successful candidate will drive process improvements and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Offering a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits, this role supports professional growth with hybrid working options across various UK locations.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering administration services to Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Proven expertise in bulk projects such as GMP, data rectification, or de-risking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor pension administration projects.
• Perform and peer review data analysis and validation.
• Monitor team performance and ensure timely project delivery.
• Prepare regular project status reports, highlighting risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and stay updated on pension legislation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices.
• Provide training and support to team members and clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Experience in administration services for Defined Benefit pension schemes

Proficiency in MS Excel

Job description

A leading consultancy firm in the pensions industry seeks a Projects Lead - Pensions Administration to oversee critical administration projects. The successful candidate will drive process improvements and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Offering a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits, this role supports professional growth with hybrid working options across various UK locations.