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Senior defined benefit pensions administrator

Eden Scott
Glasgow
3 weeks ago
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Overview

My client is a leading pensions firm and they are currently recruiting for a number of defined benefit pension administrators across all levels, working hybrid from Edinburgh or Glasgow, to manage a portfolio of DB schemes and work at the forefront of the team, with the scope to develop within other teams to trustee and consulting.

If this opportunity is of interest and you have DB/DC or final salary pensions cradle-to-grave experience, please submit your CV for review for a confidential discussion about this and potentially other roles also available.

Responsibilities

  • Manage your own set of DB/DC schemes; cradle-to-grave pensions administration; thorough understanding of scheme rules and current legislation; project management.
  • Some client-facing work as your experience increases, if you wish.
  • Work with clients who have a mixture of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes.

Qualifications

  • Previous technical defined benefit/final salary pensions/DC experience is essential; some experience in client management within pensions.
  • Professional qualifications such as progress towards PMI are desirable, but not essential.
  • Thorough understanding of cradle-to-grave pensions administration, scheme rules, current legislation, and project management.

Salary and Benefits

An excellent basic salary is on offer, plus a fantastic benefits package. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more. You will be joining a growing company with long-term opportunities in a successful, close-knit team.

Location and Employment Type

  • Location: Hybrid from Edinburgh or Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Employment type: Full-time.
  • Industry: Financial Services and Pension Funds.


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