Pensions Technical Specialist in London

Pensions Technical Specialist in London

London Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sanderson Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the onboarding of Defined Benefit schemes and ensure data integrity.
  • Company: Join a leading insurance provider with a strong growth trajectory.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid work, and clear career progression.
  • Other info: Opportunity for rapid advancement into senior technical or leadership positions.
  • Why this job: Be part of high-profile transactions and transition to a technical role.
  • Qualifications: Strong background in DB pensions and experience in administration or onboarding.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

We're supporting a leading insurance provider as they continue to grow their bulk annuity and pension risk transfer business. As part of this, they are hiring a Pensions Technical Specialist to support the onboarding of Defined Benefit schemes into their insurance platform.

This role sits at the critical point between trustees, consultancies and internal operations, ensuring schemes are accurately transitioned and data integrity is maintained from day one.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead technical validation of DB pension scheme data as part of onboarding activity
  • Review benefit specifications, scheme rules and administration practices to ensure accurate interpretation within the insurance environment
  • Identify and resolve data inconsistencies, benefit calculation issues and historical anomalies
  • Work closely with onboarding, administration and actuarial teams to deliver smooth scheme transitions
  • Support due diligence activity during buy-in / buy-out transactions
  • Provide technical oversight and sign-off on scheme setup
Key experience
  • Strong DB pensions technical background (scheme rules, benefits, calculations)
  • Experience in pensions administration, technical services or implementation/onboarding roles
  • Good understanding of bulk annuity / risk transfer processes (desirable)
  • Confident working with complex data and resolving inconsistencies
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across trustees, consultants and internal teams
  • Knowledge of pensions systems such as Hartlink, Administrator, Intellipen or similar
Why join
  • Direct involvement in high-profile bulk annuity transactions
  • Growing insurance platform with strong deal pipeline
  • Opportunity to move away from BAU admin into a more technical, project-based role
  • Clear progression into senior technical or leadership roles

Pensions Technical Specialist in London employer: Sanderson Recruitment

Join a leading insurance provider that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact on high-profile bulk annuity transactions. With a strong focus on employee development, this role provides clear pathways for progression into senior technical or leadership positions, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model in the UK. Experience a culture that prioritises teamwork and integrity, ensuring that your contributions are recognised and rewarded.

Sanderson Recruitment

Contact Details:

Sanderson Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Pensions Technical Specialist in London

DB Pensions Technical Knowledge
Data Validation
Benefit Specification Review
Scheme Rules Interpretation
Data Integrity Maintenance
Data Inconsistency Resolution
Stakeholder Engagement