Senior Pensions Data Specialist

Willis Towers Watson; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Pensions Data Specialist, where you will leverage your expertise in Defined Benefit pensions to deliver exceptional data services. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse data challenges, from audits to rectifications, while collaborating with a talented group of professionals. Embrace the flexibility of a hybrid work style, where your contributions will directly impact clients and pension scheme members. With a commitment to mentorship and career growth, this innovative firm is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering multiple projects on time.
• Strong knowledge of UK DB Pension arrangements and data rectifications.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create and customize bulk tools and solutions for data services.
• Deliver data and benefit audits and prepare data strategies.
• Communicate technical issues to a broad audience.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pension Administration Systems

Job description

Description

A great opportunity to join our pensions data solutions team comprising data experts from different backgrounds, who provide leading edge insights where deficiencies in member data quality may impede our client’s ability to achieve their strategic goal and journey plans.

We are recruiting experienced Defined Benefit pensions professionals to join us as a Senior Pensions Data Specialist to deliver data services to our clients, which include data and benefit audits, preparing data strategies and plans, undertaking various pension rectifications including GMP rectification and equalisation.

While we continue to help clients meet their GMP objectives, the data challenges our clients face are becoming more diverse, giving you a great chance to work in a team across a broad spectrum of areas and add tangible value to clients and pension scheme members.

The Role: You will create and customise bulk tools and solutions, directing and reviewing work done by others and taking responsibility for successful delivery of the work. You will be comfortable communicating technical issues clearly to a broad audience. It is expected that you will be highly numerate with good analytical skills and experienced in working with modern software, ideally with an interest in programming and developing technological solutions for our clients. Good organisation skills and core project management behaviors are also important. Experience in pension rectification exercises, data and benefit auditing, and cleansing pension data is advantageous.

Our work style: At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the tools and environment you need to succeed. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person, and in-office interactions depending on team, role, and client needs. We support flexible working opportunities and part-time work to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Office location: This role can be based in London, Reigate, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh.

Join us: Be part of a dynamic team with a defined career path, on-the-job training, and mentorship opportunities to grow your career with us!

Qualifications

The Requirements:

• A proven track record of delivering multiple projects on time
• Strong knowledge and experience of UK DB Pension arrangements, including auditing and cleansing pension scheme data and data rectifications
• A good understanding of manual benefit calculations and processes
• Experience in creating solutions and customizing software for data correction or pension scheme calculations
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Ability to communicate complex or technical issues clearly to a broad audience
• Experience building relationships with clients, external third parties, or suppliers
• Proven delegation skills and a desire to coach and mentor junior staff
• A commitment to high-quality service delivery
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinking and solution proposing skills, with risk and issue identification
• Ability to support project delivery within a team
• Self-starter attitude and comfort working with ambiguity
• Experience with pension administration systems

At WTW, we believe diversity strengthens us. We aim to reflect the markets we serve and foster an inclusive culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations for applicants throughout the process. If you need assistance, please email [e-mail]