Pensions Technical Analyst

ENGINEERINGUK; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

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Pensions Technical Analyst

Consultant

Middlesbrough

Hybrid

Full Time

Permanent

Ref: 002772

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 Technical Analyst to join our vibrant Administration Service Group (ASG) team with hybrid working in our Middlesbrough office. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similar pensions role where they have gained knowledge and experience of defined benefits schemes in particular in the public sector.

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.

The Role

As a Pensions Technical Analyst in ASG Team with XPS you will:

• Act as a focal point for technical queries, including compliance with scheme rules, industry regulations and pensions legislation, review of calculation.
• 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.
• Build and maintain good relationships with clients including 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.

Your profile

Essential Criteria

• Good standard of education.
• Successfully progressing CPC/APMI, or deemed 'qualified by experience'.
• Direct, relevant experience of the Pensions Industry, Defined Benefit (DB) schemes and advantageous to have experience in public sector schemes.
• Good interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Desire to improve standards and develop new procedures and working practices.
• Must be able to understand and comment on complex legislation.
• Solid awareness of scheme rules or regulations, pensions legislation and how these impact on the business and its systems.
• Enthusiastic, positive, flexible approach to work and to be a team player.

What we offer:

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.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation.
• DBS Disclosure check.
• Employment or educational references covering five years.
• Satisfactory credit check.

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.

XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.