Senior Manager - Pensions Data and Benefits

PwC UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Private medical cover

Volunteering days

Hybrid work model

Job summary

PwC UK in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a pensions consultant with extensive data and benefits experience to join our Data, Benefits and Operations team. You will work on large-scale projects, applying advanced Excel modelling and delivering high-quality client solutions.

The role involves leading complex engagements, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting proposals to grow the business, while upholding governance and risk management standards.

Qualifications

• Pensions consultant with substantial data and benefits experience.
• PMI or Actuarial Qualification (or an international equivalent) is required.
• Advanced Excel modelling and familiarity with analytical tools are advantageous.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management, presentation and report writing skills.
• Proven business development capability with a network of contacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engagements and manage client relationships.
• Oversee delivery teams and ensure quality and governance.
• Support business growth through proposals and pitches.
• Deliver high-quality pensions data and benefit services.

Skills

Pensions knowledge

Advanced Excel modelling

Stakeholder management

Presentation and report writing

Business development

Education

PMI or Actuarial Qualification (or international equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Role

Pensions administration is evolving from a back‑office function into a strategic driver of scheme success and improved member outcomes, despite increasing industry pressures. PwC's Data, Benefits and Operations (DBO) team supports trustee and corporate clients by providing outsourced pensions data and benefit services, helping schemes prepare for risk settlement or ongoing management.

About The Role

Pensions administration is evolving from a back‑office function into a strategic driver of scheme success and improved member outcomes, despite increasing industry pressures. PwC's Data, Benefits and Operations (DBO) team supports trustee and corporate clients by providing outsourced pensions data and benefit services, helping schemes prepare for risk settlement or ongoing management. As part of PwC's wider pensions network, the team delivers specialist expertise across data reviews, cleansing, GMP rectification and equalisation, benefit projects, AI-enabled solutions, operational change, governance and risk management. Senior Managers lead complex engagements, manage client relationships, oversee delivery teams, and support business growth and quality

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Significant pensions knowledge and experience in large-scale projects
• Advanced Excel modelling; familiarity with additional analytical tools/software advantageous.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills, with strong analytical abilities and excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Proven business development capability, with a network of contacts and success in delivering proposals and pitches.
• High standards of technical accuracy, governance, and delivery under pressure.

The Skills And Experience We're Looking For

• Pensions consultant with substantial data and benefits experience at a leading consultancy.
• PMI or Actuarial Qualification (or an international equivalent), with significant pensions knowledge and experience in large-scale projects
• Advanced Excel modelling; familiarity with additional analytical tools/software advantageous.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills, with strong analytical abilities and excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Proven business development capability, with a network of contacts and success in delivering proposals and pitches.
• High standards of technical accuracy, governance, and delivery under pressure.

What You'll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.