Senior Pensions Associate

Gallagher Benefit Services; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher seeks a Senior Pensions Associate to deliver a range of occupational pension schemes, including Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pensions, while supervising the pensions administration team.

The role emphasises analytical problem solving, high-quality client service, and professional development opportunities, with CPC qualification support.

Qualifications

• Experience in pension scheme administration (DB or DC)
• Experience checking team members' work
• Strong analytical skills and logical problem solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Outstanding communication skills
• Team player who can prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Pensions knowledge to peer review cases and provide accurate information to members

Responsibilities

• Allocate cases, perform and verify calculations, and coordinate pensioner payrolls.
• Draft and review correspondence and reports; manage cashflows, investments, disinvestments, and invoices.
• Supervise and train pensions administration team; foster collaboration and a productive environment.
• Engage with scheme members to address queries and provide solutions.
• Support Client Executive team and participate in client meetings or new business pitches as needed.

Skills

Pension administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Peer review

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and promptly. Responsibilities include allocating cases, performing and verifying both automated and manual calculations, and coordinating pensioner payrolls, as well as drafting and reviewing correspondence and reports, managing cashflows, investments, disinvestments, and invoices.

Provide supervision and training for our pensions administration team Encourage a collaborative and productive team environment Engaging with scheme members through various channels to address queries and offer solutions. Working closely with team members and build positive relationships with supporting teams. Supporting the Client Executive team and participate in client meetings or new business pitches as needed.

About You

We are looking to speak to individuals with demonstrated expertise in pension scheme administration (DB or DC experience is essential). Have experience of checking team members work. Possess strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem-solving Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outstanding communication skills. A team player who can effectively prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Can leverage their pensions knowledge and experience to peer review cases, ensuring that scheme members receive accurate and pertinent information.

Gallagher Behaviours

• Leading Self: Demonstrate integrity, trust, and personal responsibility.
• Leading Others & Relationships: Build diverse networks, collaborate effectively, and connect with influence.
• Leading Results: Deliver client excellence, plan strategically, and work towards results.
• Leading the Business: Demonstrate business knowledge, critical thinking, and innovation.

Join Us and Shape the Future!

At Gallagher, we invest in our people's health, financial wellbeing, and career growth. If you're ready to tackle an exciting role as a Senior Pensions Administrator, Your future starts here!

Join Gallagher as a Senior Pensions Associate (previously known as Senior Pension Administrator)

Why Gallagher? This position has been created due to an internal promotion, reflecting our commitment to recognising talent and fostering career growth. At Gallagher, you'll find a vibrant workplace where your contributions are celebrated, and your professional development is prioritised. Should you wish to pursue the Pension Management Institute's CPC qualification, we will both support and fund your exams. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a role that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service to our clients while mentoring and supporting junior team members.

How you'll make an impact

Within this role, you will take an active role in delivering a diverse range of occupational pension schemes, including Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pensions.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Ta