* Pensions Administrator - Final salary and career average (CARE) schemes
* Remote
* ASAP - September 26
* Inside of IR35
* £525 per day
We are recruiting an experienced Pensions Administrator to join a busy New Client Implementation Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong pensions administration and calculation expertise to support the setup, configuration, and testing of automated processes for new and existing schemes.
You will play a key part in implementing and validating new client schemes on pensions administration systems. Responsibilities include:
Configuration & Specification
* Translating complex scheme rules into calculation specifications for development teams
* Pension administration system configuration
* Conducting gap analysis against scheme requirements
* Drafting detailed calculation logic and Excel-based specifications
Testing & Quality Assurance
* Creating test plans, scenario matrices, and test scripts
* Preparing test data and executing comprehensive testing
* Logging and triaging defects, supporting resolution activities
* Producing high‑quality test evidence and documentation
* Supporting UAT, system smoke testing, and warranty assurance
* Producing user guides to support operational rollout
What We’re Looking For
Pensions Expertise
* Strong experience with final salary and career average (CARE) schemes
* Ability to interpret and document complex scheme rules
* Skilled in performing and validating retirement, early leaver, death, and other scheme calculations
* Understanding of public sector pension schemes, legacy benefits, and nuances (highly desirable)
Technical & System Knowledge
* Experience configuring or developing pension administration platforms (e.g., ProFund, Access)
* Ability to convert scheme rules into accurate calculation specifications
* Strong Excel capability for modelling and testing
* Familiarity with end‑to‑end pensions administration processes
* Public sector experience is highly sought after and in short supply, and candidates with this background are strongly encouraged to apply.