Senior Pensions Implementation Consultant

Capita; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension solutions provider is looking for a Senior Pensions Implementation Consultant to lead client projects and contribute to the delivery of high-quality pension administration solutions. Candidates should have a strong technical background in defined benefit pensions and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Fully paid maternity, adoption, and parental leave

Paternity pay of two weeks

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Defined Benefit pensions and legislation.
• Ability to interpret scheme rules.
• Experience of working in a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as an escalation point for the Implementation Manager.
• Lead on complex client implementation projects.
• Gather and translate client requirements into system solutions.
• Ensures efficient delivery of all project tasks.
• Mentor and coach team members.

Skills

Great technical knowledge on defined benefit pension schemes

Strong MS Excel skills

Strong stakeholder management experience

Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Job description

Senior Pensions Implementation Consultant

Job Description

Are you looking for the next step in your pensions career? We have an exciting opportunity where you will use all the skills and knowledge that you have developed from an implementation, administrative or technical background. The role will allow you to progress new skills as you develop in the role.

As part of the Scheme Benefits Team, you will be a key contributor to the delivery of client implementation projects to a high standard within a controlled project environment.

The Scheme Benefits Team sits within our Implementation Department whose responsibility it is to implement first class pension administration solutions for our new and existing clients. Our span of projects can range from large blue chip strategic transformational deliveries through to small bespoke client solutions. Working closely with other stakeholders our activities and skills are wide and varied.

In this role you will hold a pivotal role in any implementation project working alongside the Data Team to onboard data and the Configuration Team to automate calculations.

We will provide ongoing training on our systems and support the ongoing development of your pensions knowledge.

What you will be doing?

• Deputise for the Implementation Manager and act as an escalation point
• Review, interpret and identify project & process impacts as a result of changes to pension legislation and technical guidance
• Lead on complex client implementation projects
• Gather and interpret client requirements and processes, then translate these into system solutions
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve client queries
• Risk and issue identification as well as mitigation
• Ensure efficient delivery of all project tasks
• Mentor and coach Implementation Consultants and Implementation Analysts on the team
• Drive best practice across the team and wider department
• Provide a platform to drive forward continuous improvement
• Responsible for and driving forward ad-hoc or unusual Implementation Scheme Benefits processes

What we are looking for?

• Great technical knowledge on defined benefit pension schemes and legislation
• A pensions technical subject matter expert
• In depth Defined Benefit pensions knowledge and thorough understanding/experience of Annuities, Defined Contribution pensions, Career Average Revalued Earnings schemes
• Strong process driven experience and working to deadlines
• Innovative solution delivery
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Strong stakeholder management experience as well as people management experience/skills
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills: can analyse scheme documentation and translate into internal processes, configuration and setup
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Able to interpret scheme rules
• Client relationship skills with the ability to use appropriate communication methods with stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of working in a project environment

About Capita Pensions Solutions

Capita Pension Solutions is one of the UK’s leading pension firms. We provide an unrivalled breath of services to over 600 schemes covering over 6 million members. Our team use their experience, insight, expertise, and latest technology to deliver personalised end to end solutions to meet all of their clients’ pension needs. Our services include pensions administration, data & remediation solutions, software, actuarial, investment, scheme management, and member communications.

What can we offer you?

In this role, you would have the opportunity to add real value from the outset and drive the direction of the team. whilst working on a host of high-profile pension projects that will help you learn and evolve new and existing skills. We also believe in offering flexible working solutions that suit your needs, whether that’s from home, from your nearest Capita office.

Also, on offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more!

What we hope you'll do next

Choose “Apply now” to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. Also Access to Work can help candidates with a physical or mental health condition or disability to get support in the hiring process, including communication support at interviews such as a British Sign Language interpreter. If you require this support you can apply for this support at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work.

#LI remote

Location

Home-Based - GBR, United Kingdom

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent