Senior Pensions Administrator / Analyst

Sanderson Recruitment Careers; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Pensions Administrator / Analyst to join their BPA team. This role, based in Bristol with flexible working options, requires expertise in Defined Benefit pension schemes and technical knowledge. Responsibilities include reviewing pension scheme data, calculating member options, and producing reports. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheets. The position is part of a 12-month secondment with a salary of up to £60,000.

Qualifications

• Experience with DB pension schemes and technical calculations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret complex data and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review pension scheme data and reports for accurate benefit specifications.
• Calculate member options using actuarial processes and modelling tools.
• Produce clear reports for administration updates and project planning.
• Engage with stakeholders for data accuracy and timely delivery.

Skills

DB pension schemes experience

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret complex data

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Senior Pensions Administrator / Analyst

Location: Bristol (flexible working options available)

Contract: 12-month secondment

Salary: Up to £60,000

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Pensions Administrator / Analyst to join a Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA) team, supporting Member Options. This role is ideal for someone with experience in Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes and strong technical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Review pension scheme data and reports to prepare accurate benefit specifications and schedules.
• Calculate member options (Retirement, Transfer, Trivial Commutation) using actuarial processes, modelling tools, and spreadsheets.
• Produce clear, quality reports to support downstream activities such as administration updates, reinsurance accounting, premium changes, and project planning.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate data, timely delivery, and effective communication throughout the process.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with DB pension schemes and technical calculations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret complex data and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.