Assistant Pensions Administrator

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Pensions Administrator to join the pension administration team in Winchester, supporting Defined Benefit (DB) schemes for a range of corporate clients. The successful candidate will process both routine and complex documentation, maintain accurate records, and respond to client enquiries in a timely manner. This position offers the chance to develop specialist knowledge within a dynamic financial‑services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Draft non‑standard correspondence and replies to client queries, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Enter, update and verify customer and scheme data in pension administration systems.
• Collate, analyse and prepare data reports for scheme trustees and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of annual scheme valuations and benefit statements.
• Support the team in resolving data discrepancies and processing pension transactions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of DB pension legislation and best practice procedures.

Required profile

• Recent experience working with occupational pension schemes, preferably within a consulting or third‑party administrator setting.
• Progress towards recognised pensions qualifications such as QPA or APE.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined procedures accurately.
• Excellent written communication skills for drafting client correspondence.

Required skills

What we offer

• Placement within a specialist executive search firm focused on financial services.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of actuarial, employee‑benefits and pension‑software projects.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further pension qualifications.