Senior Pensions Implementation Consultant

Senior Pensions Implementation Consultant

Our scheme benefits teams are looking for an enthusiastic experienced pension professional to join our home-based team as a Senior 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.

Job Description

Are you looking for the next step in your pensions career? We have an exciting opportunity where you will use all the skills and knowledge that you have developed from an implementation, administrative or technical background. The role will allow you to progress new skills as you develop in the role.

The Scheme Benefits Team sits 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.

In this role the Implementation Consultant (Level 3) will hold a pivotal role in any implementation project working alongside the Data Team to onboard data and the Configuration Team to automate calculations.

We will provide ongoing training on our systems and support the ongoing development of your pensions knowledge.

What you will be doing?

• Deputise for the Implementation Manager and act as an escalation point
• Review, interpret and identify project & process impacts as a result of changes to pension legislation and technical guidance
• Lead on complex client implementation projects
• Gather and interpret client requirements and processes, then translate these into system solutions
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve client queries
• Risk and issue identification as well as mitigation
• Ensure efficient delivery of all project tasks
• Mentor and coach Implementation Consultants and Implementation Analysts on the team
• Drive best practice across the team and wider department
• Provide a platform to drive forward continuous improvement
• Responsible for and driving forward ad-hoc or unusual Implementation Scheme Benefits processes

What we are looking for?

• Great technical knowledge on defined benefit pension schemes and legislation
• A pensions technical subject matter expert
• In-depth Defined Benefit pensions knowledge and thorough understanding/experience of Annuities, Defined Contribution pensions, Career Average Revalued Earnings schemes
• Strong process driven experience and working to deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management experience as well as people management experience/skills
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills: can analyse scheme documentation and translate into internal processes, configuration and setup
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Able to interpret scheme rules
• Client relationship skills with the ability to use appropriate communication methods with stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of working in a project environment

About Capita Pensions Solutions:

At Capita Pension Solutions (CPS), we create and implement resilient and responsible pension strategies to help your organisation and your people look forward to a more secure financial future. From pensions administration and consultancy to the latest technology and engagement techniques, we help ensure sustainable investments which support your success. Join us and discover better ways to engage with and value today’s employees.

What can we offer you?

In this role, you would have the opportunity to add real value from the outset and drive the direction of the team while working on a host of high-profile pension projects that will help you learn and evolve new and existing skills. We also believe in offering flexible working solutions that suit your needs, whether that’s from home or from your nearest Capita office.

Along with your base salary, we also offer a benefits package, including:

• Company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more!

What we hope you'll do next:

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We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you.