Senior Pensions Project Analyst in Birmingham

Senior Pensions Project Analyst

We are seeking a Senior pensions project administrator/analyst to work in our newly created specialist Administration Project Implementations Team. You will be responsible for the delivery and technical aspects of administration projects and can be based in any of our UK offices with a hybrid workstyle.

What does the role entail?

• Project Delivery – Plan, execute and monitor pension administration projects ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Data Analysis – Perform data analysis and validation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of pension data and identify and resolve discrepancies under supervision.
• Reporting – Prepare regular project status reports and maintain project trackers, highlighting key milestones, risks and issues. Provide recommendations for improvement where necessary.
• Compliance – Ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulations, industry standards and internal policies.
• Stakeholder Management – Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, team members and third‑party providers, to ensure effective communication and project delivery.
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within pension administration projects and implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Documentation – Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk registers and issue logs.
• Training and Support – Provide support to team members and clients on project‑related activities and pension administration processes.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable experience delivering and managing administration services to Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Experience delivering bulk projects including GMP, Data Rectification or De‑risking.
• Experience supporting and assisting junior staff members.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience working in a third‑party administration environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the field of pensions administration.
• Technical pensions and legislative knowledge and understanding would be advantageous.

What you can expect in return

• A competitive salary and market‑leading bonus scheme with stretch targets for high performance.
• Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes.
• Development and training opportunities to support your career ambitions throughout your time with us.
• A friendly, supportive team who will help you to deliver your best work.

We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work‑life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

What’s next? Click on the ‘apply’ and follow the simple application process online.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness and inclusion in our actions and decisions.