Average Pensions Analyst salary in the UK

Are you a self-motivated professional who is eager and passionate to work as a Configuration Analyst? We are hiring for a Configurations Analyst who would be based in one our office in Redhill. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in managing the touchpoint between the core development and client systems teams and as such you would gain a good understanding of the full systems structure, with multiple avenues for professional development.In this role you will report to the Lead Configuration Analyst, with the primary focus in ensuring all client configuration creation and change activities are executed to time, budget and quality as well as being technically minded and adept at understanding, documenting and communicating the context and impact of configuration changes within a system.As a leader in the marketplace, WTW offers an excellent opportunities. As a reward for your efforts we will offer you a competitive salary and benefits package along with potential progression opportunity, support and further training. At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work 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. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.The RoleProduce and interpret configuration requirements for functionality within the BenefitConnect systemAnalyze and interpret changes to data structure or configuration made by the development teamsWork closely with new clients and Installs and Data Migration teams and other owners in GB Outsourcing non technology teams involved in the business change to ensure that the implementation of new clients and client changes achieve high quality outcomes within the administration function post implementationDiscuss the changes and their functional impact with the dtevelopment teamsDocument the configuration options associated with the data changesWork with the Lead Configuration and other configuration analysts to determine the best way to apply client-specific configurationLiaise with the development teams to confirm changes to the data structure and work through the functional implications of any change, documenting new changes and discuss them with the client systems teamsCarry out validation and testing of the configuration change liaising with QA function as requiredApply your skills as a member of a focused, technically competent data team that prides themselves on excellence. Understand the generic impact of data items within the system and understand the context in which such items would be set and Interpret business or legislative requirements in relation to their practical impact.*Qualifications for Internal CandidatesThe RequirementsExperience in dealing with DC, DB or Hybrid occupational pension schemesExperience using direct database tools like SQL preferred or Excel Understanding of database table design and dependenciesStrong Analytical skills• Experience in data comparison• Strong Interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communicationStrong time management skills and the ability to organise workloads for both yourself, and othersSome understanding of the UK pensions technical landscape is preferred or exposure in interpreting multiple (sometimes seemingly conflicting) requirements.At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title/Location: Pensions Analyst, LondonSalary: To £42,000Office/WFH: 2 days office & 3 days WFHRequirements: Strong technical DB knowledge is key, ideally with experience in DB & DC administration. Strong numeracy, communication & MS Office skills also importantRole Snapshot: Wide-ranging role involving data analysis, client projects and scheme implementationsRecent new scheme/business wins are leading to a number of new roles and expansion of current teams.The Company: An established pensions business, recent industry award winners and recognised for their investment in people, so a good company to develop with long-term.The Role: The Pensions Analyst role will see you gathering and documenting requirements associated with the delivery of projects, systems developments and client implementations. You will work closely with project managers and system developers in order to deliver requirements. You must proactively consider and anticipate customer requirements as well as ensure system processes and data are of a high standard. Key responsibilities would include:Analyse data effectively and accurately to ensure data integrityProvide clear and concise reporting of data analysis for checking and issue to clientsProvide input to project scoping to ensure estimated effort & costs are accurateComplete client project work in line with proposal documents to expected target dates and to meet revenue requirements, ensuring any potential risk is flaggedProvide input to implementation project scoping and tender responsesProvide expertise on the processes/systems around implementation, particularly relating to data migration, calculation set-up, image load and payroll reconciliationSkills / Experience Required: For this Pensions Analyst role you must have strong technical DB knowledge, ideally strong DC knowledge gained from a background in pensions administration. You should also have strong communication, numeracy and MS Office skills. Any previous implementations, data analysis or business analysis skills would be viewed as a bonus.Additional Information: Salary for the Pensions Analyst role is to £42,000 professional study support and company pension. As mentioned, the average working week would be 2 days office and 3 days WFH. Please apply below.The Pensions Analyst role is only one of many vacancies we are handling. ARC is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment and the Consultant handling this role has over 30 years of experience in this field. Areas of focus include administration, compliance, business analysis, customer service, project/programme management, paraplanners, sales support, marketing, underwriters and group risk/employee benefits related roles. Check the website and feel free to call Darren Snell at any time.

Job Title/Location: Senior Pensions Analyst, LondonSalary: To £50,000Office/WFH: 2 days office & 3 days WFHRequirements: Strong technical DB knowledge is key, this should include some complex administration experience. Projects exposure, data analysis & DC experience advantageousRole Snapshot: Initiate & deliver client projects, manage the analysis of data & data reporting tools, manage implementation projects + train, support, & supervise staffRecent new scheme/business wins are leading to a number of new roles and expansion of current teams.The Company: An established pensions business, recent industry award winners and recognised for their investment in people, so a good company to develop with long-term, especially given the recent new business wins and resulting expansion. The Role: The Senior Pensions Analyst role will see you focus on three main areas – Data, Client Projects and Implementations. In addition to role snapshot mentioned above, you will work closely with the Client Projects Delivery Manager to manage and allocate project work within the team and continually review and improve processes to deliver better results for revenue requirements and internal/external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:Collect, understand/document business processes for data & calculation processes.Provide expertise on the processes and systems around data and implementation work, particularly in relation to pension administration, legislative requirements, data migration, payroll reconciliation and business data standards.Analyse requirements to scope/define client projects, ensuring estimated effort/costs are accurate.Manage the completion and checking of both client project work and implementation work, ensuring any potential risk is flagged & mitigated.Skills / Experience Required: For this Senior Pensions Analyst role you must have strong technical DB knowledge, ideally strong DC knowledge as well gained from a background in pensions administration. You should also have previous projects and data analysis experience with strong communication, numeracy and MS Office skills.Additional Information: Salary for the Senior Pensions Analyst role is to £50,000 + professional study support and company pension. As mentioned above, the average working week would be 2 days office and 3 days WFH. Please apply below.The Senior Pensions Analyst role is only one of many vacancies we are handling. ARC is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment and the Consultant handling this role has over 30 years of experience in this field. Areas of focus include administration, compliance, business analysis, customer service, project/programme management, paraplanners, sales support, marketing, underwriters and group risk/employee benefits related roles. Check the website and feel free to call Darren Snell at any time.