At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pension schemes, manage data, and oversee compliance with legislation.
- Company: Join a world-leading Energy Trading company with a dynamic work culture.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with teams in London and Krakow, with occasional travel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in pensions while working with sensitive data and innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Pension qualifications and experience with pension administration systems required.
The predicted salary is between 104000 - 117000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading Energy Trading company as a Senior Data and Pensions Specialist, providing executive support to the trustees of the company’s pensions schemes and benefits. This will include advisory and in-house administrative capacities.
You will:
- Help with the oversight of the main pension administration system supplied by a 3rd party (EQ Compendia). This covers the day‑to‑day relationship with the 3rd party, being actively involved in upgrades and providing input on the strategic direction for the system.
- Oversee the schedule of activities required to ensure compliance with legislative and reportable events.
- Work with large volumes of sensitive and personal data to respond to time critical requests, actively delivering annual processes and reviewing the quality of data held in the TSU. For example, annual events include the production and delivery of pension benefit statements and valuation extracts for the Scheme actuary.
- Be a point of contact for relationship with key service providers and work with them on cross‑boundary projects, such as the implementation of a major pension IT system upgrade whilst ensuring business continuity throughout the project and the successful delivery of Pensions Dashboards.
- Provide support and coaching to the wider Data, Projects and Systems team of one person in London and five people in Krakow, assisting with their development and also providing pension specific training across the TSU.
- The role works closely with the Payroll and Finance Team to ensure the successful delivery of all business‑critical processes.
- In addition, travel is expected to Krakow on some occasions (typically once a year).
Job knowledge & Skills:
- Pension qualifications (e.g. PMI, CPC)
- Excellent knowledge of UK defined benefit pension schemes
- Deep knowledge of UK pension legislation
- Experience of working with pension administration systems (preferably Compendia)
- Experience of working with large volumes of sensitive pensions data
- Knowledge and experience of external market practices and products in pensions
- Self‑starter and effective team player
- Ability to influence, develop and lead
- Able to focus on the detail without losing sight of the broader issue or strategy
- Ability to contribute to the development of the broader Trustee Services Unit.
Location: Hybrid London, Waterloo (3 days per week in the office) + Remote
Budget: GBP 400 – 450 daily rate.
Senior Data and Pension Projects Specialist employer: Eaglecliff
Join a world-leading Energy Trading company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in pensions and data management will be highly regarded. With opportunities for professional growth and development, including coaching and training for team members, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of pension administration while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model in the vibrant London Waterloo area. Experience a supportive environment that prioritises employee well-being and fosters meaningful contributions to the organisation's success.
