Pension Administrator

In this role, you will manage a portfolio of client pension schemes and perform benefit calculations, both manual and computer-generated. You will maintain member data and liaise with clients, members and advisers to ensure accurate, timely service. You will handle cash processing, pensions payroll tasks and year-end tax processes with precision. You will contribute to a growing Howden employee benefits team in a hybrid, client-focused environment. This is an opportunity to develop within a global business that values progression, collaboration and impact in pension administration.

• discretionary annual bonus
• life assurance of four times salary
• income protection at 75% for up to five years
• private medical insurance
• pension scheme with 5% employee / 10% employer contributions
• 25 days' annual leave (27 after five years)

• Manage a portfolio of clients
• Prepare manual and computer generated benefit calculations and related correspondence
• Maintain the member database; prepare computer generated benefit calculations and related correspondence
• Communicate with clients, their members and advisers
• Carry out and check cash handling functions, liaising with the bank and investment managers as appropriate
• Process and check client pensioner payrolls, including calculation of net pay, arranging payments, liaison with tax offices and preparation of year end returns

• GCSE Grade 5/C in Maths and English (essential)
• Certificate in Pension Calculations (CPC) or progress with PMI qualifications would be an advantage
• Relevant Financial Services experience or background in DC or DB pension administration
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook

• communication skills
• attention to detail (implied by accuracy in calculations and payroll)
• customer service orientation
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook