We are currently working with a leading Pensions Company who are seeking to recruit a Pensions Implementation Consultant within the Scheme Benefits Department to join their home-based team. You will ensure all aspects of a transition project are delivered on time and to a high standard within a controlled project environment.
In order to apply for this role you must possess: Excellent technical pensions knowledge in Defined Benefit schemes and legislation.
The Scheme Benefits team sit within the Implementation Department whose responsibility it is to implement first class pension administration solutions to new and existing clients. Their span of projects can range from large blue chip strategic transformational deliveries through to small bespoke client solutions.
Job Description:
You will play a pivotal role in any implementation project working alongside the Data Team to onboard data and the Configuration Team to automate calculations.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead client implementation projects for workstream
- Drive the gathering and interpretation of client requirements.
- Drive the production of requirements documentation.
- Drive the translation of the requirements into system solutions.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve queries and issues.
- Ensure efficient delivery of all project tasks to cost and on time.
- Lead in client meetings and project status calls.
- Mentor, develop and coach Implementation Analysts.
- Feed into and deliver continuous improvement across the team and wider department.
- Assist in project management activities including identification and mitigation of risks and issues.
- Facilitate internal and external system training, and provide appropriate documentation.
- Provide support to the line manager in the effective management of staff.
- Support the technical development of our technology platforms through participation in analysis and design, and specification production for new and/or enhanced developments.
Must be capable of:-
- - pension member records and their set up
- - the relationships between members, policy holders, insurers, Trustees, schemes, actuaries, funds and investments
- - different types of Pension Schemes
- - different types of member status' and applicable calculations for each
You must possess experience of:-
- End to end experience of the project lifecycle - able to describe the key elements of projects including initiation, governance, control and closure and can provide examples of active participation in all stages
- Strong Client Relationship skills with the ability to use appropriate communication methods with stakeholders
- Experience of owning and driving projects
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong analysis skills and an analytical approach to problem resolution
This is a Profile Search and Selection vacancy who are operating as an Employment Agency. In order to apply for this position candidates MUST have EXCELLENT DB PENSIONSAND PROJECTS EXPERIENCE . Please note as we receive a high volume of applications we are only able to respond to those candidates who are shortlisted.
If you are also aware of any friends or colleagues currently working within the industry who are looking for a change within their career, please pass on our contact details and we will endeavour to assist with their search.
Profile Search and Selection are a specialist Pensions recruitment agency with opportunities nationwide - Please feel free to contact us direct should you wish to discuss any further vacancies
