Principal Project Analyst, Pensions

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you're a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions.
We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it's shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.
We're a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow.
If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview

Do you have strong third-party occupational pensions experience, a sharp eye for detail and the confidence to lead by example?

We are looking for an experienced  Principal Project Analyst  to join our team and help deliver a high-quality service across a portfolio of pension projects and events.
In this role, you will take responsibility for checking and supporting the delivery of complex work, ensuring everything is accurate, compliant and completed on time. You will also act as a Checker/Lead on projects and deputise for the Team Leader when required, helping to maintain continuity and service excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with deep occupational pensions knowledge who enjoys working with colleagues, solving problems and making sure clients receive a first-class service.

How you'll make an impact

Managing the processing and checking of projects and events to ensure accuracy and compliance with client requirements
Acting as a Checker/Lead on projects and delivering high-quality outputs
Deputising for the Team Leader when required
Planning and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines, including competing priorities
Liaising with clients and key stakeholders by email, telephone and in meetings
Working closely with colleagues and support teams to deliver projects smoothly
Supporting and engaging with the team throughout the day to keep work moving and maintain visibility
Carrying out and checking manual and automated pension calculations for events such as leavers, retirements, deaths, renewals, pension increases and PIA
Using MKEY reports and data mining to find key information in member files and received data
Reviewing Scheme Booklets, Trust Deeds, Rules, Benefit Specifications and actuarial instructions to understand task requirements
Ensuring work is compliant with pension regulations, including GMP/GMPE, minimum pension increases and disclosure requirements
Supervising, coaching and mentoring Senior Project Analysts and Project Analysts
Providing feedback to the Portfolio Team Leader on performance and any concerns
Taking part in lessons learnt sessions and helping to improve processes
Supporting resource planning and capacity management
Attending Trustee and client meetings as required
Supporting the Client Account Manager with documentation and other tasks
Handling non-standard client and member queries

About You

Already  experience at senior or principal level  in third-party occupational pension schemes
Proven checking experience
Strong knowledge of  DB, DC and Hybrid pension schemes
Good understanding of pension regulations, including  GMP/GMPE, disclosure requirements and minimum pension increases
Advanced Excel and Word
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Confidence in checking and authorising data, correspondence and reports completed by others

Experience of complex project/event processing and pension calculations
Excellent numeracy skills and the ability to explain complex calculations clearly
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
A collaborative, approachable and supportive style
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A commitment to continuous professional development
Qualifications     PMI, Prince, or a willingness to work towards one of these
Evidence of ongoing professional development is desirable
Why join us?
This is a role for someone who wants to make a real impact. You'll be trusted to support important pension work, guide others, improve processes and help maintain a high standard of service for our clients. If you are organised, technically strong and enjoy working in a team where quality matters, we'd…