Pensions Assistant
£26,403 - £28,142
Full Time (Hybrid)
Do you have good mathematical, communications and technical skills and are looking to develop in the pension industry? Are you looking to work for one of the largest pension funds in the UK? We may have the role for you
About WMPF
WMPF is one of the UK's largest pension funds providing local authority pension benefits for employees across the West Midlands. We manage and administer the pension interests of over 330,000 scheme members, 800+ employers and currently have over £21 billion in assets under management.
We are recruiting for Pension Assistants to join our continually growing Operations Service area. Our brand-new offices are based at the i9 building in Wolverhampton and is an excellent location for transport links by car, bus, train and tram.
What the day will look like
responsibilities include:
* Calculation of members pension benefits including Retirements, Refunds, Deferments, Transfers and associated processes.
* Working to set targets and ensuring achievement of key performance indicators for the team
* Supporting the day to day management of the teams workload ensuring priority cases are reviewed and actioned promptly.
* Processing and validating all amendments to a member's record that result from changes in employment and personal circumstances.
* Providing a comprehensive and responsive service to employers in regard to data queries and outstanding data
About you
This is a job for someone looking to take their first step into the pensions world. Analytical with a good grasp of maths, attention to detail and communication skills.
Why choose the West Midlands Pension Fund?
You will receive a generous holiday entitlement (starting with 26 days a year plus bank holidays). We usually work two days a week in the office and three from home.
We have a modern office environment that offers a relaxed working atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms and kitchens with free tea and coffee making facilities. There are also cloakrooms, bike stores, showers and lockers available.
Other benefits whilst working for the fund include the employee awards scheme and on-the-job development where you will be provided with comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training and the potential to advance within a growing organisation.