Graduate Pensions Administrator

7 months ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom XPS Pensions Group Full time

**Graduate Pensions Administrator**

**Newcastle**

**Office Based/Hybrid**

**Full Time**

**Permanent**

**Associate Level**

**XPS Pensions Group is a multi-award winning and leading independent pensions consulting and administration business. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where **talented **people can flourish **and achieve their highest potential.**

Are you a recent graduate in the Newcastle area and eager to kickstart your career in the dynamic world of finance? Look no further than XPS Pensions Group As one of the fastest-growing leaders in the industry, our Pensions Administration business is poised for significant expansion, and we're inviting talented graduates to join our thriving team, offering a mix of office-based and hybrid working options.

This is a great chance to join our friendly team and community in Newcastle, with a fantastic office near St James' Park football stadium.

We're searching for graduates who are ready to get started and possess the passion and appetite to excel in a dynamic administration role. If you're someone who isn't afraid to voice your ideas with exceptional communication skills, and you have a genuine interest in delivering for our clients, then we want to hear from you. At XPS, we believe in nurturing your potential and helping you become the best version of yourself.

When you join XPS, you'll embark on a diverse and exciting journey. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training that accelerates your knowledge and skills development. Moreover, we're committed to supporting you through relevant qualifications that will benefit you in the role and support your progress.

This opportunity isn't just a job; it's a chance to grow and flourish as you build a successful career in the Financial Services sector whilst benefiting from an attractive salary and benefits package.

XPS is the only UK pensions specialist listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and we have the scale and flexibility to think and act differently. We are a multi-award-winning Pensions Consultancy with over 1 million member pension schemes administered and 1800 staff in locations across the UK. We advise on all things workplace pensions related. We help trustees and employers run pension schemes for the benefit of both current and former employees and we support scheme members in a way that is relevant, innovative and easily digestible.

Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.

**The Team**

Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.

**The Role**
As a Graduate Pensions Administrator with XPS you will
Perform various administration tasks e.g., handling of new entrants, leavers, retirements, transfers, and deaths.
- Update relevant pensions administration databases and systems.
- Running automated calculations and performing manual benefit calculations
- Develop a knowledge of clients and their associated schemes.
- Monitor and log enquiries from scheme members.

**Your profile**
- Education to degree level or equivalent.
- Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent.
- A basic knowledge and understanding of the pensions industry would be a plus.
- A numerical aptitude evidenced by work experience or academic achievements.
- Knowledge and experience of MS Office Products such as Excel and Word (or similar).
- Strong organisation skills.
- A can-do attitude.
- Full training is provided but experience of Microsoft Excel is useful. The ability to work well under time pressure and communicate findings with clarity will be necessary attributes.
- If you have previous pension administration experience, you will fit into one of our more senior roles.

**What we offer**:
**Find out more about **Life at XPS**

**Find out more about **Our People Approach**

**We offer an attractive reward package, including**:

- Competitive salary
- Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- 25 days holiday
- A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discoun



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