Pensions Technical Analyst

As a Pensions Technical Analyst with XPS you will:

• Build and maintain good relationships with clients
• Liaison with Actuaries and Benefit Consultants on legislative matters.
• Act as a focal point for all technical queries
+ Ensure compliance with scheme rules, industry regulations and pensions legislation + Provide expert advice and guidance + Assess complex technical pension issues and provide specialist expertise to team members and clients + Contribute to the design and development of new approaches and solutions in line with business and/or client needs + Establishes and maintain process for managing and administering sufficient quality controls + Apply and revise as required process to ensure continued accuracy and quality of calculations and external communications + Provide expert guidance and coaching to team members + Ad-hoc activities as determined by the business.
• Design and presentation of training seminars and programmes to scheme members, pension's administration staff or employer's staff as required.
• Production of office procedures documentation, training manuals and other documentation as required.
• Attendance at various user groups as a representative of the company where required.
• Liaison with system suppliers and other relevant organisations.
• Raise the profile of XPS Administration in the Public Sector by contributing to local and national forums and debates.
  
  Previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes.
• Successfully progressing CPC/DPC/RPC/APMI (or applicants deemed 'qualified by experience' would be considered).
• Direct, relevant experience of the Pensions Industry.
• A consultative approach to the management of change
• Must be able to understand and comment on complex legislation
• Solid awareness of scheme rules, industry regulations, current pensions legislation and how these impact on the business and its systems
• Experience of dealing with external clients
Desirable Criteria
• Advantageous to have experience of administering Local Government Pension Schemes, DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check
  
  XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Pensions Technical Analyst to join our vibrant Middlesbrough office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a Pensions Administration role where they have gained knowledge and experience of defined benefit pension schemes, industry regulations, and current pensions legislation. A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector. Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are. The Team Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection. Learn more here: https://www.xpsgroup.com/what-we-do/administration/]

We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include::
• Competitive salary
• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
• Access to a digital GP service
• Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
• Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS