Overview

Senior Pensions Project Analyst – Contract, Full Time Hybrid. 36.25 hours per week. Based at XPS locations with projects including GMP, Buy-in/Buy-out, Data Cleansing, Public Sector, or Pension Dashboard teams.

About XPS Group

XPS Pensions Group is a leading pensions consultant with approximately 2000 employees across 15 locations. We provide expert advice to over 1600 pension schemes and administer pensions for over 1,000,000 members.

About The Role

The Senior Pensions Project Analyst will join the Admin Project Team (APT), a specialised project resource responsible for project work across XPS to ensure day-to-day administration work and resources are unaffected. The APT handles projects such as GMP rectification/equalisation, buy-in/buy-out, data cleansing, scheme closures, benefit rectifications, liability reduction exercises, McCloud, and pension dashboards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Consultants to undertake project work and deliver in line with deadlines and client expectations.
• Update relevant pensions administration databases and systems.
• Perform basic calculations.
• Run automated system extracts and manipulate data.
• Review member records and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with other departments/teams to ensure project delivery.
• Update time recording systems for chargeable and non-chargeable activities and monitor utilisation targets.
• Occasionally undertake other activities of a similar nature within capabilities.

Your Profile

Essential

• Previous experience in a Pensions Project role or within Pensions Administration.
• Previous Defined Benefit pensions experience.
• Previous GMP experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Able to see projects/tasks through to completion within given timescales.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions, procedures, policies, and assimilate information quickly.
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility for own work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication and active listening skills; able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Nice to have – A background in pension administration and data handling would be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. Flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, digital GP service, volunteering days with paid involvement, and referral bonuses for introducing suitable candidates.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact us. Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. We are a Disability Confident employer with accessible and supportive work settings.

Eligibility

Any employment offer is conditional upon DBS Disclosure checks, employment/educational references, satisfactory credit checks, and eligibility to work in the UK. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.

For more information, visit: www.xpsgroup.com