Senior Pensions Project Analyst

If you're a Pensions Administrator or Senior Pensions Administrator and you're looking for a technically-focussed role - whereby you can get into the depths of the calculations work and project work that we perform relating to the Defined Benefit schemes for our clients - then this would be an ideal role for you!

To be a match for this role, we're looking for individuals who have a proven background in Defined Benefit Pension scheme administration. You should be detail orientated, enjoy the intracacies of administration and calculations work, and be able to deliver to deadlines and mentor others in a much wider, productive, engaging team.

This is a hybrid role; based in our Ipswich, Bristol, Manchester or Edinburgh office 3 days a week, and then working from home the remaining 2.

A further breakdown of the role is as follows:

• To undertake project work for occupational pension schemes in accordance with contracts to the required standards and deadlines.
• Responsible for the service delivery for a portfolio of projects including the checking of work plus responsibility for up to 2 staff.
• Carry out project tasks in accordance with project criteria, internal processes and company policies, adhering to procedures and standards regarding work and conduct.
• Drafting of non-standard correspondence and reports.
• Checking of standard correspondence and reports.
• Analysis and interpretation of scheme rules and actuarial instructions
• Ensure errors and complaints are handled effectively and in accordance with agreed process.
• Assist team members as required
• Check and authorise other Senior Project Analysts and Project Analysts work.
• Attendance at Trustee and ad hoc client meetings when required.
• Assisting the client account manager with any documentation they require with carrying out their responsibilities.
• Ensure client work is processed accurately and in a timely manner within target dates.
• Prioritise work to ensure Service Level Agreements for each project are maintained.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support senior staff with implementation of them.

What we're looking for...

As mentioned, we are after someone with solid Defined Benefits administration experience; ideally 3+ years, with at least 1+ of that spent checking the work of others!

You will also need to have a logical approach to problem solving, be competent with the processing and analysing of bulk data and information and the ability to prioritise workloads with conflicting importance; keeping to deadlines, agreed service levels and disclosure requirements.

Why join Buck:

• Excellent client exposure from day one – we are looking for an experienced individual who is comfortable owning and leading client relationships.
• Unrivaled Leadership team – Our Retirement practice is led by an experienced ‘’functional experts’ who are all qualified members of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and Pensions Management Institute (PMI).
• Our Pedigree - we are an industry-leading mid-tier Consultancy with a history dating back over 105 years.
• Diversity of Clients – we work with leading UK and International corporations, across a variety of sectors and industries, where no two are the same!
• We are Client focused – unlike some of our competitors, we offer bespoke and tailored solutions to our clients, not a one size fits all solution.
• Your Career is our motivation – working as part of a small but highly collaborative team, you get the level of responsibility and client exposure rarely experienced working for some of our larger competitors. At Buck, we pride ourselves on providing excellent support at all levels to drive your ambitions and career development goals.
• Our commitment to you as a Buck employee – we offer a competitive base salary & comprehensive benefits package; are committed to providing a highly collaborative, stimulating, sociable working environment, and are committed to flexible working and diversity & inclusion.

What we offer:

As an established company with a start-up mentality, we know that our employees are key to our success. We offer a comprehensive remuneration package while taking into consideration aspects such a flexible working and factors key to a good work-life balance.

• Highly competitive salary;
• Minimum 25 days Annual leave (excluding Bank holidays);
• Holiday trading - (10 days – buy option) or (5 days – sell option);
• Private Medical cover including partner/spouse and children;
• Health-checks / Screening;
• Excellent Defined Contribution pension provisions;
• Comprehensive Life Assurance coverage;
• Vision Plan;
• Company bonus scheme;
• Interest-free season ticket loan;
• Gym subsidy;
• Additional flexible benefits Scheme to support you and your family in and out of work encompassing; Health & Wellbeing, Protection, and Lifestyle covering; additional Life assurance, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Medical Cash Plan, Critical Illness cover plus many more.

At Buck, we pride ourselves in our Diversity and Inclusion and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable UK law.