Pensions Administrator
- Location:
- London jobs
- Salary:
- unspecified
- Company:
- The Emerald Group
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 27/10/2009 12:15
- Job id:
- 45772561
- Contact:
- Joanna Aymes
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/1011308
To provide an effective and efficient pensions administration service to the Company’s clients, whilst participating in achieving team objectives.
Key responsibilities & accountabilities:
Performing various administration tasks e.g. handling of new entrants, leavers, retirements, transfers and deaths, this includes:
Adhering to best practice procedures in all aspects of pension’s administration related tasks as defined by the Company.
Assisting the team with project related work e.g. bulk mailshots to scheme members.
Working closely with other departments/teams both internal and external to the Company in order to provide a total service to their clients. E.g. Pensions Accounts, Payroll, Administration Support
Ensuring the accurate updating of time recording system (Virtual Office) for both chargeable and non-chargeable activities and meeting required utilisation targets.
Knowledge & experience:
Previous office based experience ideally gained within the financial services or pensions industry would be advantageous. This role is likely to appeal to individuals who have previous experience although not exclusive as all applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Able to demonstrate a basic awareness and/or knowledge of pensions industry.
IT proficient, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
Training, education & qualification:
Educated to a minimum of A Level or Degree or equivalent standard.
Ideally a minimum of three C grades or above at A Level or equivalent qualification.
Strong Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification - minimum grade B.
Willingness to study for a relevant pensions qualification e.g. DPC/RPC/APMI.
Skills, abilities & personal qualities:
Critical criteria:
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Ability to work in advance of deadlines and prioritising multiple tasks.
Able to see projects/tasks through to completion within given timescales.
Good oral and written communication skills.
An active listener and able to follow through on the instructions given.
Able to recognise the need for a customer focused approach to their delivery both in terms of quality and exceeding customer expectations.
Preferred criteria:
Demonstrates a commitment to progressing a pension’s administration career.
Developing technical pensions knowledge i.e. different pensions provisions available – DB/DC and CARE.
Continues to seek ways of improving processes and procedures.
Forming successful professional relationships both internally and externally.
Due to the high number of applicants for this position we will only contact you if your application is successful. Thank you for your interest.
