Pension Administration System Analyst

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.

Are you an ambitious professional with a background in Pension administration system development and management looking to take your career to the next level with a world‑class organisation? We are excited to present two outstanding opportunities for System Analysts to join our multifaceted Pensions System teams. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to delivering detailed scheme administration implementation services for our clients.

As a Pension Administration System Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Work within a team to deliver high‑quality implementation services for new clients and improvement programs for existing clients.
• Adhere rigorously to team standards, applying project assurance criteria, and audit requirements to ensure outstanding service delivery.
• Act as the lead Transition Consultant on all new implementations, driving projects to successful completion.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure seamless project progression, performing all tasks as detailed in the project plan.
• Develop Benefit Specification Summaries, assembling scheme details for the basis of scheme calculations and automation.
• Build test packs and configure scheme automation to support all automated routines using proprietary systems, in line with new implementations and transformation projects.
• Provide working proformas for classes not included in automated routines, ensuring comprehensive support.
• Support data services in the review of data loads according to existing test matrices, guaranteeing data integrity.
• Test improvements to systems and processes as needed to uphold our high standards.
• Ensure all work is peer‑reviewed appropriately to uphold quality and accuracy.
• Retain a high‑level understanding of legislation and system functionality within the pension areas.
• Perform additional duties as the need arises to support the team and the broader organization.

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in Final Salary pension administration, possessing deep technical knowledge and proficiency in scheme rules and actuarial instructions. Ideal candidates will also have experience with pension systems and databases, showcasing strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Furthermore, we require individuals with a great ability to work efficiently as a team member, with experience in project teams and the capacity to work under instruction.

Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel) is critical, along with superb interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. An understanding of GMP work is also crucial for this position.

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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top‑up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering…