Senior Pension Project Analyst in Abergavenny

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the project delivery team within our Pension Administration business. Our team is expanding, and we are actively recruiting for multiple Project Analyst roles. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in Defined Benefit scheme administration who are looking to focus more on projects and data. To be successful in your application, you must have experience in Final Salary Pension scheme administration, including a solid understanding of scheme rules, regulations, and GMP work. Strong analytical skills, particularly with data and proficiency in Excel, are essential. Additionally, you must have the right to work in the UK.

You’ll take the lead on pension projects and events, ensuring everything runs seamlessly. From processing and checking calculations to preparing detailed reports, your work will be at the heart of what we do. You’ll keep stakeholders informed every step of the way and step up to support the Principal when needed. Your contributions will have a lasting impact on our team and the clients we serve. Here’s what else you’ll do:

• Communicate with stakeholders through email, calls, and meetings.
• Prepare and check member correspondence and client reports.
• Collaborate with team members and support teams.
• Help improve processes by participating in post-project reviews.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the role:

• Experience with occupational pension schemes, including DB, DC, and Hybrid schemes.
• A logical approach to problem-solving and strong numeracy skills.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Excel (e.g., v-lookups, formulas, pivot tables) and Word (e.g., reports, mail merges).
• The ability to explain complex calculations in simple terms.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work well in a team or on your own.
• Strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise workloads effectively.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to.
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x.
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up.
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance.
• Three fully paid volunteering days per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount.
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan.
• Critical illness cover.
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally.
• Season ticket loan.
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase.
• Emergency back-up family care.

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities; if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.