Average Pensions Administrator salary in City of London

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a Defined Benefit (DB) pensions background to join our thriving project management team. You will lead and deliver a variety of client-facing and internal pension change projects, working with medium to large pension schemes across diverse industries.In this role, you will manage a broad portfolio of projects including GMP equalisation, Buy-in/Buy-out readiness, benefits rectification, scheme mergers, wind-ups, and other pension change initiatives. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple lines of business, clients, administrators, actuaries, and external partners.This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong project management skills who has worked in pension projects and/or actuarial project environments, or pensions consulting, and who enjoys both the structure of pension risk based projects delivery and the challenge of troubleshooting complex issues.Why This Role is ExcitingWork with large, high-profile clients and a wide variety of pension schemes.Be part of a growing team, contributing to new project areas and strategic initiatives.Opportunity to deepen expertise in specialist DB project areas such as GMPe and de-risking transactions.Dynamic role blending pension risk based project delivery with strategic problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.Join us in this role and be part of a dynamic team with a defined career path, on job training and a team that coach and mentor you whilst you grow your career with us!Our work style: We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and WTW offers flexible working opportunities (full time or part time) in a hybrid style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Office location: You can be based in any of our offices across London, Reigate, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh. This role follows a flexible hybrid model, with just one day per week working in your nearest office. The roleApply your pensions technical knowledge, consulting skills and project management experience to proactively guide your project teams to the optimal project outcomesManage a diverse portfolio of project types including GMP equalisation, Buy-in and Buy-out readiness, benefit rectification, liability management, scheme transitions, mergers, and wind-ups.Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progressEstablish a robust project governance frameworkProvide day-to-day project management, working closely with your project teams and external stakeholders to deliver project milestones within scope and budgetsLead and document project calls and facilitate planning workshopsDrive high quality client project delivery, operational efficiency and effectivenessCarry out continual project improvement reviews and ensure thorough tranche reviews are carried out at appropriate project milestonesEnsure that the project documentation, such as risk logs, action plans, project plans are actively maintainedWhat you’ll bringA strong working background in UK Defined Benefit pensions Strong knowledge of DB scheme operations, legislation, and technical project areas (e.g., GMP rectification/equalisation, Buy-ins, Buy-outs, wind-ups).Experience within actuarial project teams, pension administration projects, or pensions consulting is highly advantageous.Evidence of successful project delivery and client facing experiencePrince 2 qualified or similar (e.g. APM, PMP, CSM) or a willingness to sit theseClear, concise and confident communication skills (both verbal and written)Experience in facilitating and leading project meetings / workshops and taking effective notesProactiveness and assertive management approach to drive project outcomesStrong stakeholder management experienceWhat we offerEnjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk at wtwco com

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their consulting career and become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking DC Consulting team. You’ll gain exposure to some of the UK’s largest employers and most innovative workplace savings schemes, while developing your client-facing consulting skills in an environment that genuinely values flexibility, hybrid working, career progression, and work/life balance.If you’re looking to take the next step into a more client-facing consulting role, this is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated national DC Consulting team. We’ll support your development, strengthen your consulting capabilities, and give you exposure to some of the UK’s largest employers and most innovative Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes.Alongside meaningful and rewarding work, we offer flexibility, hybrid working, and a strong focus on work/life balance — all central to the way we work at WTW.The RoleWe’ll build you up to managing a portfolio of (smaller) clients and assisting senior consultants to deliver advice to larger/more complex employers and trustees in relation to their DC schemes and wider savings plans. This covers a multitude of areas including scheme design, investment strategy, communications, retirement support, provider selection and governance.The role will involve:o Researching for and drafting advice and technical papers for review by senior colleagueso Reviewing advice papers drafted by otherso Interacting with clients, including attending client meetings in both a lead and assisting roleo Managing projects for clients from scoping through to delivery More broadly, you’ll contribute to internal client and colleague related specialist groups and play an important role in training and developing our more junior colleaguesIf you’re also keen to build your sales skills, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to new business activity, in a developing rather than leading role.What you'll bring:• Strong DC knowledge and experience gained in a consulting role • Relevant professional exams e.g. PMI, CII, IMC etc. Both part and fully qualified candidates will be considered.• Must be proactive, inquisitive and organised with excellent project management and relationship skills• Ability to work as part of a team but also independently• Detail oriented with good communication skills• Willing to learn and ‘muck in’ to exceed client and colleague expectations• Able to work efficiently within budgets without jeopardising quality of work.• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel would be advantageous but not essential.What we offerEnjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants.

My client is a scaling FinTech that provides best in class investment technology platform and investment administration services for large, UK institutional investors. We are currently looking for a new member of their small Institutional Client Relations team who are the first point of contact for Pension Scheme Trustees, Employers and Pension Consultants.Working closely with the team lead, the Client Relations Analyst will take a proactive role in providing first-class support to institutional pension schemes and their professional advisors. Tasks will include:Dealing with incoming client enquiries, by email or telephoneTaking ownership of enquiries, escalating to back office teams when needed and maintaining oversight until solution deliveredDelivering end-to-end production process for client reports that include fund factsheets, quarterly fund performance, transaction costs and ESGSupport clients with day-to-day investment and pension administration issuesMaintain quality and service delivery standardsSupport junior team membersUndertake project work as requiredThe team focus on delivering high standards of client service, and this role will ensure that data integrity not only meets client expectations, but also evolves to keep pace with client needs and market developments – so a healthy interest in technology, innovation and process improvement will be invaluable!The successful applicant will:Have strong Pension and/or Investment administration experienceDemonstrable skills and experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and OutlookDeal confidently and professionally with management, other key business stakeholders and external investment fund managersBe able to manage increasing levels of responsibilities, deadlines and relationships, both internally and externallyHave a problem-solving and inquisitive naturePossess excellent communications skills both written & verbal, and inter-personalThis is a fantastic opportunity and we’re looking for someone who understands the importance of, and thrives in, a collaborative team environment. Ideally, you will have experience of working directly with clients, but a proactive attitude and genuine willingness to learn and grow will be the most important attributes you can bring to the role.On offer is a basic salary of £36,000 to £38,000 dependent on relevant experience, plus bonus and benefits (Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover, 25 days holiday etc.) and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and sociable office environment. Career prospects are good and the company are happy to support study towards relevant professional qualifications such as Investment Operations Certificate and Investment Management Certificate.