Senior Pensions Administrator

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Aptia UK Ltd Full time

About Aptia

Aptia is a new force in the employee benefits and pensions administration services, on a mission to change the world of administration for the better.

In an underserved market, with huge potential for growth, Aptia will serve 1,100 clients in the US and UK markets and will be supported by shared services in India and Portugal - helping more than seven million people live healthier and happier lives.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fuelled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. These aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.

If you want to join a sector that never stands still, in a company culture that is agile and that will invest in your career development, we could have your perfect next role.



We have a new opportunity for a Senior Pensions Administrator to join our team on a hybrid working basis based in Edinburgh. 


This is an opportunity for you to take the next step in your pensions administration career, where you can build on your technical knowledge and play a more senior role within a team environment, coaching others and with plenty of opportunity to self-develop and progress. 


What you’ll be doing:

  • Communicating with clients and scheme members on complex queries when required via letter, email and telephone.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the scheme details administered in the team and ensure activities are processed in line with the scheme rules.
  • Performing complex pensions calculations, enter pensions data and answer enquiries to the required standard using both automated and non-automated manual/system processes across a wide range of member or scheme events.
  • Perform checking activity as required to support team members, and use MI reporting to monitor progress for member, client and scheme event work.
  • Ensuring errors, omissions and complaints are handled as accordance with agreed procedures and within appropriate timescales.
  • Monitoring project income and work with your Manager to ensure client projects are delivered on plan and to budget.
  • Identifying opportunities to generate additional revenue within your client group, ensuring requests for additional work are identified and costs calculated and confirmed.
  • Keep abreast of technical developments, procedural and legislative changes, able to discuss and act upon the implications.

What we’re looking for

  • Ability to perform complex pension calculations, and the ability to peer review other calculations to a high standard of accuracy.
  • Strong knowledge of defined benefit member calculation processes, scheme knowledge, scheme types and governing legislation issues.
  • Experience liaising with clients and trustees.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK pensions legislation.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to analyse and improve processes.
  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. PMI) – desirable.

If you are interested in this role and then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and to submit your CV.

Aptia is committed to celebrating the diversity of its employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed in their roles. If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to email us at recruitment_UK@aptia-group.com

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