Technical Pensions Analyst, Chesterfield, Hybrid

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; Cutthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment Plc in Chesterfield is seeking a Technical Pensions Analyst for a hybrid role. You will provide technical support for pension projects, perform data analysis and complex member casework, and work with the Legal team to ensure compliance with Scheme rules.

The role requires pension experience with defined benefit focus, strong Excel/data handling skills, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Pensions experience with defined benefit focus.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate complex pension and data information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for bulk project work and data analysis.
• Carry out calculations, validate data, and support complex cases.
• Support pension admin system amendments to calculations and data tables.
• Develop and maintain calculation tools for testing and non-system calculations.
• Monitor and enhance operational and system controls to reduce risk.
• Work with the Legal team to interpret regulatory developments and ensure compliance.
• Develop specialist knowledge of processes and procedures to provide expert support.
• Adhere to Data Protection, Health and Safety, and Quality processes.
• Support coaching and development of Technical Analysts.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Pensions (DB)

Communication

Data analysis

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Technical Pensions Analyst, Hybrid

Location: Chesterfield

Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £50k, depending on experience

Summary of the role

A company that specialises in workplace pension schemes are seeking a dedicated professional to join the company, as a Technical Pensions Analyst. They are looking for someone who will be for the support to a wide variety of projects with a particular focus on technical pensions issues within these projects, as well as assisting with complex member casework, complaints handling and supporting the core Member Services' teams.

What you'll be doing

• Provide technical support for bulk project work, including data analysis, individual and bulk calculations and system updates to ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with Scheme requirements.
• Carry out calculations, validate data and support the core Member Services teams with high value or technically complex cases to ensure accurate member outcomes and effective resolution of complex enquiries.
• Support pension administration system amendments to calculations and background data tables, ensuring system functionality remains aligned with Scheme rules, legislation and business requirements
• Develop and maintain calculation tools used for system testing and non-system calculations to support accurate benefit calculations and provide assurance over system changes.
• Support the ongoing monitoring and enhancement of operational and system controls, helping to identify, mitigate and reduce risks across the Schemes administered by the company.
• Work closely with the internal Legal team to maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments and communicate their impact to colleagues, ensuring ongoing compliance and consistent application of Scheme requirements.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of team specific processes, system specifications, data, Scheme rules and procedures to provide expert technical support and promote consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Adhere to Data Protection, Health and Safety and Quality Management processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and company policies.
• Support coaching and development of Technical Analysts, building technical capability, improving knowledge-sharing and enhancing team performance.
• Other duties, as required.

What we're looking for

Essentials

• Experience of working in pensions with a defined benefit focus
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to communicate complex technical pension, legislative and data-related information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, adapting approach to suit different audiences.

Desirable

• Ability to interpret and apply pension scheme rules, legislation and regulatory requirements to support technical calculations, casework and operational decision-making.
• Ability to analyse complex data, perform and validate technical calculations, identify anomalies and determine appropriate solutions to technical pension administration issues.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate technical information clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise a varied workload, managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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