Senior Benefits Analyst - UK & EMEA

Wellington Management; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is looking for a Senior Benefits Analyst to manage employee benefits programs across the UK and EMEA. The role involves vendor management, compliance oversight, and the development of communication materials related to benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills. The compensation ranges from USD 80,000 to 150,000, with additional benefits and a flexible work environment, including 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Experience in benefit plan administration in the UK and ideally EMEA.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Workday.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of benefits programs across the UK and EMEA.
• Coordinate relationships with external consultants and brokers.
• Develop and deliver benefits communication materials.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Analyze benefits data to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long‑term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role The Company

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With US$1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions span all segments of global capital markets. As a private partnership, our long‑term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented, diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture because we believe multiple perspectives lead to better decisions.

The Position

As a member of the Total Rewards team, the Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for the management and administration of employee benefits—including pension, insurance, wellbeing, and statutory programs—across the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Spain, and Dubai. The role ensures accurate day‑to‑day delivery of benefit programs, strong vendor management, and compliance across a diverse regional footprint.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Benefits Administration

• Manage the day‑to‑day administration of benefits programs across the UK and EMEA.
• Oversee annual renewals, eligibility processes, enrolments, and reporting.
• Partner with HR Operations and Workday teams to maintain accurate benefit, payroll, and HRIS data.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit inquiries.

2. Vendor & Consultant Management

• Coordinate relationships with external consultants, brokers, insurers, pension administrators, and wellbeing partners.
• Lead or participate in RFPs, quarterly business reviews, and service delivery assessments.
• Support the delivery of employee information sessions in local EMEA offices.

3. Employee Communication & Education

• Develop and deliver engaging benefits communication materials.
• Update employee handbooks and internal content regularly.
• Conduct presentations and office roadshows.
• Respond to feedback and inquiries on a regular basis from employees of all levels.

4. Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor market and legislative trends to recommend program adjustments.

5. Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze benefits data to identify trends and efficiency opportunities.
• Create and present dashboards, reports, and summarize key insights to senior leadership.
• Support budgeting, accruals, and forecasting for EMEA benefits.

6. Strategic Partnership & Projects

• Collaborate with global Total Rewards colleagues.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and benefits harmonization.
• Contribute to system enhancements and process improvements.
• Synthesize employee feedback and any reporting insights to provide recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in benefit plan administration in the UK and ideally EMEA.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Workday.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer‑service orientation.
• Cross‑cultural awareness and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply independent judgment and operate effectively in ambiguity.
• Demonstrated project‑management capabilities.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and flexible approach.
• Professional presence and ability to work with employees of all levels.
• Financial services experience strongly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Benefits subject‑matter expertise
• Analytical & problem‑solving capability
• Accuracy & data integrity
• Vendor relationship management
• Cross‑cultural communication
• Project management & execution
• Discretion and sound judgment
• Employee‑service orientation

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [e-mail].

Compensation

Base salary range for this position is: USD 80,000 - 150,000

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salaryis only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back‑up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time).

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.