Pensions Project Leader
Competitive Salary
Permanent
Edinburgh
Meraki Talent is currently working with a leading UK-based firm offering investments, pensions, benefits, and risk consulting services. The firm is looking for an experienced professional to lead the Pensions Data Projects team. This is a key role within a dynamic department that handles a diverse range of clients and provides top-notch services in pensions administration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a team focused on de-risking activities, data analysis, benefit rectification, GMPe calculations, and data cleanse tasks.
* Serve as the main point of contact for client managers, administration managers, and project leads.
* Plan and manage team workload, ensuring projects are completed accurately and on time.
* Estimate fees and timelines for project work.
* Prepare and present project updates to clients and trustees.
* Escalate complex technical queries to the appropriate support teams.
* Identify and implement continuous improvements to enhance service quality, including automation of calculations.
* Ensure all complaints and errors are reported and addressed promptly.
Background:
* Extensive pension administration experience, including DB, DC pension arrangements.
* Strong commercial awareness of the UK Pensions Market.
* Experience in delivering data projects.
* Background in a client-focused role within pensions administration.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and pension administration systems.
* Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate information to members and clients.
* Proven leadership skills with a collaborative and consultative approach.