Pensions Data and Transitions Specialist

WTW group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pensions consultancy is recruiting a Pensions Data and Transition Specialist in Birmingham. This role involves delivering new client installations and analyzing pension scheme data. You will be part of a collaborative team, adapting to new systems, and ensuring the quality of service. The position offers hybrid working flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus an extra day

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Electric vehicle car scheme

Cycle-to-work programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering multiple projects to deadlines.
• Openness to learning new skills.
• Experience analysing and mapping pension scheme data.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new client installation projects as data specialist.
• Analyze, transform, and map pension scheme data.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Data analysis and transformation

UK DB pension arrangements knowledge

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Communication of complex issues

Personal organisation skills

Teamwork in fast-paced environments

Tools

Pension administration systems

Job description

Description

We are recruiting experienced Defined Benefit pensions professionals to join us as a Pensions Data and Transition Specialist.

An exciting opportunity to join our growing eepoint UK data installation team, underpinning our OneDB proposition. We strongly believe in providing a quality service for DB pension schemes and are investing heavily in this area of our business. We have a strong pipeline of new business and are looking for people to manage the migration of these schemes and help us grow further. This is a unique chance to work in a vibrant, collaborative and innovative team, responsible for both the delivery of new client installations as well as continuously improving our underlying technology and processes to further streamline our service to clients.

The Role

• Data specialist within a dedicated team responsible for the delivery of new client installation projects.
• You will be highly numerate with good analytical skills, and organisation skills to complement your technical expertise.
• Projects will involve the analysis, transformation, mapping and system configuration of pension scheme data onto our proprietary administration platform, as well as requiring an understanding of UK DB pension scheme benefits and member data.
• You will need to be comfortable adapting to new systems and ways of working, keen to learn new specialist skills, and focused on delivery. Collaboration and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to other members of the team is essential.
• Experience in pension data analysis and transitions in an administration, consulting or insurance context is advantageous.

Our work style: We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and WTW offers flexible working opportunities (full time or part time) 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.

Office location: You can be based in any of our offices across London, Reigate, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh. This role follows a flexible hybrid model, with just one day per week working in your nearest office.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• A proven track record in delivering multiple projects to set deadlines
• Openness to learning new skills
• Knowledge and experience of UK DB pension arrangements
• Experience of analysing and mapping pension scheme data is ideal
• An understanding of how data is used in benefit calculations and processes
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience working with pension administration systems or other similar databases
• A clear and concise communicator of complex or technical issues
• Focused working style with good personal organisation skills
• Committed to delivering high quality service
• Ability to work both independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment
• Inquisitive, self-starter attitude and ability to work with ambiguity

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]