Pensions Implementation Consultant Scheme Events

What are we looking for in our Pensions Implementation Consultant Scheme Events?

Our scheme benefits teams are looking for a number enthusiastic experienced pension professional to join our home-based team as a Pensions Implementation Consultant, you will ensure all aspects of a transition project are delivered on time and to a high standard within a controlled project environment.

The Scheme Benefits team sit within our Implementation Department whose responsibility it is to implement first class pension administration solutions for our new and existing clients. Our span of projects can range from large blue chip strategic transformational deliveries through to small bespoke client solutions. Working closely with other stakeholders our activities and skills are wide and varied.

Job Description:

You will play a pivotal role in any implementation project working alongside the Data Team to onboard data and the Configuration Team to automate calculations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead client implementation projects for workstream
• Drive the gathering and interpretation of client requirements
• Drive the production of requirements documentation
• Drive the translation of the requirements into system solutions
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve queries and issues
• Ensure efficient delivery of all project tasks to cost and on time
• Lead in client meetings and project status calls
• Mentor, develop and coach Implementation Analysts
• Feed into and deliver continuous improvement across the team and wider department
• Assist in project management activities including identification and mitigation of risks and issues
• Facilitate internal and external system training, and provide appropriate documentation
• Provide support to the line manager in the effective management of staff
• Support the technical development of our technology platforms through participation in analysis and design, and specification production for new and/or enhanced developments

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent technical pensions knowledge in Defined Benefit schemes and legislation
• Is able to explain:

- pension member records and their set up

- the relationships between members, policy holders, insurers, Trustees, schemes, actuaries, funds and investments

- different types of Pension Schemes

- different types of member status' and applicable calculations for each

• End to end experience of the project lifecycle - able to describe the key elements of projects including initiation, governance, control and closure and can provide examples of active participation in all stages
• Strong Client Relationship skills with the ability to use appropriate communication methods with stakeholders
• Experience of owning and driving projects
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analysis skills and an analytical approach to problem resolution

Rate/Salary: 40000