At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex pension projects, manage data migrations, and enhance pension platforms.
- Company: Dynamic firm in London focused on pension administration and data management.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, holiday pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with exciting challenges and career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on pension systems while working with cutting-edge data solutions.
- Qualifications: Deep experience in UK pensions and strong data handling skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 100000 £ per year.
Duration: 1st September 2026 – 28th July 2028
Workload: Full time hours
Setup: Day rate contract inside IR35
Rate: £450 per day plus holiday pay
Location: London
The client wants a senior pensions data specialist who can run complex DB pension projects end-to-end, especially system upgrades and data migrations. The key is deep experience with pension admin platforms (ideally Compendia), strong data handling, and the ability to fix/optimise large, messy datasets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver end-to-end pension projects, including system upgrades, data migrations, and process improvements
- Oversee and enhance pension administration platforms (e.g. Compendia) ensuring data integrity and performance
- Manage relationships with third-party IT vendors, internal IT teams, and data governance stakeholders
- Lead data-focused activities such as actuarial valuation extracts, GMP equalisation, and pension dashboards
- Ensure compliance with UK pension legislation, reporting requirements, and governance standards
- Analyse large datasets, improving data quality, validation processes, and reporting accuracy
- Support cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Must-Have Skills:
- Strong experience in UK defined benefit pensions
- Proven background in pension administration systems (e.g. Compendia or similar platforms)
- Expertise in data management, data quality, and large dataset handling
- Knowledge of pensions legislation and regulatory compliance
- Experience delivering IT system upgrades or transformation projects
Nice-to-Have:
- PMI, CPC or equivalent pension qualifications
- Experience with data governance frameworks or information risk management (IRM)
- Exposure to pension dashboards or digital transformation initiatives
- Stakeholder management across IT, vendors, and finance teams
Pensions Data Specialist in City of London employer: Airswift
As a leading employer in the pensions sector, we offer a dynamic work environment in London that fosters innovation and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities to lead impactful projects, such as system upgrades and data migrations. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values expertise and encourages continuous improvement in pension administration.
