Pensions Project Administrator

We are seeking a project administrator to support our pension scheme administration service.

This role is specifically intended to support the operational teams in delivering scheme projects alongside business as usual operations. You will be supporting the operational teams in the delivery of technical administration projects but will not have any direct client operational/portfolio responsibilities. This role is designed to help us quickly adapt and deliver administration projects without the need to divert resources from existing day-to-day operations.

The types of projects you will be asked to work on will include:

• GMP reconciliation projects;


• GMP equalisation projects;


• benefit analysis and rectification work;


• new scheme implementations;


• individual technical or high priority cases;


• scheme events; and support and cover for the operational teams when necessary.


• Prioritising project and scheme work to ensure delivery in accordance with client Service Level Agreements.


Main Responsibilities

• Prioritising project and scheme work to ensure delivery in accordance with client Service Level Agreements.


• Processing scheme events and projects within targets ensuring it complies with internal standards and scheme and legislative rules.


• Peer reviewing and checking member and scheme events processed by less experienced


• Administrators to ensure they comply with the scheme rules and legislation.


• Producing letters, emails and reports based on set templates as well as producing bespoke letters, emails and reports where required.


• Maintain a culture which reflects Isio's values, and puts the member at the heart of all activities.


• Attendance of Trustee or client meetings.


• Attending internal and external meetings to provide support and guidance on scheme event and project related administration issues.


• Keeping up to date with technical and scheme changes.


• Supporting and covering the operational teams where necessary.


• Identifying and recording non-core fee events.


• Liaising with contacts to maintain and build strong client relationships.
  
  Demonstrable experience of delivering administration services to Defined Benefit pension schemes.


• Strong technical pensions and legislative knowledge and understanding.


• Experience of working in a third party administration environment.


• Strong MS office skills.


• Experience of interacting with clients/trustees would be an advantage, Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
  
  Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.


Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private.

Isio is growing and we are looking for people who share our purpose and behaviours to join us on this journey, as we continue driving exceptional results for both our clients and people.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.

Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.


• Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society.


• Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.


• People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice.


What we offer you

Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that'll be available to you will enable you to do this.

On top, we also offer:

• A competitive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme.


• A defined contribution pension scheme.


• Life insurance.


• Healthcare benefits.


• Income protection benefits.


• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) as standard with the option to purchase additional days of holiday. As well as two additional 'Company' days - a celebration day for your birthday and an extra day over Christmas.


• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) allowance


• Flexible working opportunities.


• A flexible benefits package.


• Internal development programmes including (technical and non-technical) training support and mentor programmes.


• Where required study support including study days, materials and exam entry support.