XPS Group
Senior Pensions Project Analyst
Remote
Contractual hours
36.25
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
- XPS Administration
Date posted
27/03/2025
Job reference
REQ003606
Senior Pensions Project Analyst
Grade: Senior Associate
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Remote
REQ003606
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About XPS Group:
XPS Pensions Group is no ordinary company. We've earned numerous awards and accolades, making us an industry leader in Pensions Consultancy. As the largest pure pensions consultancy in the UK, we are a team of approximately 2000 employees spread across 15 locations nationwide. Listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market, we pride ourselves on our ability to think and act differently, offering expert advice to over 1600 pension schemes and administering pensions for over 1,000,000 members.
About the Role:
Remote working opportunities with occasional office visits to an XPS office for team building - location and frequency to be discussed at interview.
We are currently seeking a Senior Project Analyst to join our Admin Project Team. The XPS Admin Project Team (APT) is a separate, highly experienced, and specialised project resource comprised of circa 85 staff. APT have vast experience of working on numerous projects from data cleansing and benefit rectification to buy outs and wind ups. The team undertake project work from across XPS ensuring that day to day Administration work and resource is unaffected.
Our APT team undertakes projects such as: GMP rectification/equalisation, buy-in/buy-out, data cleansing, ad hoc projects for example scheme closures, benefit rectifications, liability reduction exercises, McCloud and pension dashboards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Project Consultants to undertake project work; ensuring delivery in line with project deadlines and client expectations.
- Updating relevant pensions administration databases and systems.
- Performing basic calculations.
- Running automated systems extracts.
- Data manipulation.
- Reviewing member records.
- Working closely with other departments/teams to ensure project delivery.
- Ensuring the accurate updating of time recording system for both chargeable and non-chargeable activities and meeting required utilisation targets.
- Due to the changing nature of the business, the job holder may from time to time be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within their capabilities.
Your Profile:
Essential:
- Previous experience in a similar Pensions Project role or withing Pensions Administration.
- Previous Defined Benefit pensions experience.
- Previous GMP experience.
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work in advance of deadlines and prioritising multiple tasks.
- Able to see projects/tasks through to completion within given timescales.
- Willingness to learn.
- Able to follow instructions, procedures, policies and assimilate information quickly in a consistent manner.
- Able to take ownership and responsibility for own work.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required to perform the duties - both numerical and written.
- Od oral communication skills.
- An active listener and able to follow through on instructions given.
- Able to work as Part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Good problem-solving skills.
Qualifications:
- Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent.
What We Offer:
Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days’ holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact recruitment@xpsgroup.com. 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. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.
Eligibility:
Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.
Who are we:
To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com
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