Senior Pensions Data Specialist

WTW; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Pension scheme matching

Hybrid working

Job summary

WTW is seeking a Senior Pensions Data Specialist to join our pensions data solutions team. You will deliver data services for defined benefit pensions, including audits, data strategies and rectifications, while guiding others to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

You should be highly numerate, comfortable with programming-minded solutions, and skilled in presenting complex issues to diverse audiences. Hybrid working and client-facing opportunities are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering multiple projects to deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of UK DB Pension arrangements, auditing and cleansing pension data.
• Strong understanding of manual benefit calculations and related processes.
• Experience creating solutions to correct pension data and perform scheme calculations.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel; able to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create and customise bulk tools/solutions, directing work and ensuring delivery.
• Communicate technical issues clearly to a broad audience.
• Lead data services projects including audits, rectifications and data cleansing.
• Mentor juniors and coordinate with clients/third parties to ensure quality.

Skills

Project management

UK DB Pension knowledge

Manual benefit calculations

Pension data rectifications

Client communication

Tools

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 Specialistto 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.

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 in a clear way to a broad audience. It is expected that you will be highly numerate with good analytical skills and be used to working with modern software and ideally have a keen interest in programming and developing technological solutions for the benefit of our clients. In addition, we expect good organisation skills and core project management behaviours to complement your technical expertise. Some experience in pension rectification exercises is advantageous as well as more advanced data and benefit auditing and cleansing of Pension data.

Our work style

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a 'hybrid' style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and 'hybrid' is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and WTW offers flexible working opportunities and part-time working.

Office location

This role can be based out of either our London, Reigate, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh office.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• A proven track record in delivering multiple projects to set deadlines
• Strong knowledge and experience of UK DB Pension arrangements, including experience of auditing pension scheme data, cleansing pension scheme data and data rectifications
• A strong understanding of manual benefit calculations and processes
• Experienced in creating solutions and customising software to correct data or carry out pension scheme calculations
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A clear, concise and confident communicator of complex or technical issues relating to UK pensions and member data to a broad audience
• Experience in developing close working relationships with clients and/or external third parties, or suppliers
• Proven delegation skills and a natural desire to coach and mentor junior associates
• A firm commitment to delivering high quality service.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams and enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think strategically and propose solutions, as well as identify risks and issues
• An ability to foster and support the delivery of projects within a team environment
• Inquisitive, self-starter attitude and ability to work with ambiguity
• Experience of pension administration systems

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]