Senior Pension Administrator - SIPP - FinTech

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking experienced Senior Pension Administrators to join their growing team. The role involves managing complex SIPP administration processes, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Support for professional qualifications

Structured career advancement pathways

Comprehensive flexible benefits program

Private healthcare provision

Retail and lifestyle discount platform

Industry-competitive pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven SIPP administration experience is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end SIPP administration including establishment and transfers.
• Perform quality assurance checks on team output.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree-level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for experienced Senior Pension Administrators to join a thriving Administration team. Our client has experienced significant growth and now seeks talented professionals to strengthen their expanding operation.

This financial technology leader specializes in innovative solutions for the pensions market and operates from modern, well-equipped offices with excellent amenities and transportation links.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will manage complex SIPP administration processes with minimal supervision while providing mentorship to junior team members.

Prior SIPP experience is essential for this position.

Core responsibilities include:

1. End-to-end SIPP administration including establishment, transfers, contributions and benefit payments
2. Processing both cash and in-specie transfers
3. Managing drawdown arrangements including PCLS calculations and income payments
4. Executing pension payroll functions
5. Delivering accurate regulatory and client reporting
6. Conducting daily banking reconciliations and processes

Senior team members will also:

1. Perform quality assurance checks on team output
2. Resolve complex pension administration queries
3. Deliver training and knowledge transfer to colleagues
4. Contribute to process improvement initiatives
5. Provide technical input on system enhancements
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
7. Support strategic projects as needed

Required Experience & Qualities

• Proven SIPP administration experience (essential)
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong compliance awareness
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Career focus on financial services progression
• Flexibility for occasional client site visits
• Resilience and composure in high-pressure situations
• Self-motivated with strong independent working capabilities
• Advanced organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong educational background, degree-level preferred
• Pension qualifications advantageous

Attractive Package

Our client rewards talent with:

• Support for professional qualifications and continuing development
• Structured career advancement pathways
• Comprehensive flexible benefits program
• Environmentally-friendly commuting incentives
• Private healthcare provision
• Retail and lifestyle discount platform
• Industry-competitive pension contributions up to 10%

If you have demonstrable SIPP administration experience and are seeking a progressive role with excellent development opportunities, we welcome your application.