Role could also be based in Reigate, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Birmingham The Role Our data services span a range of clients with different UK pension administration systems and our solutions are either delivered within the team, across several areas of the Willis Towers Watson business or in partnership with specialist external suppliers. As a fast growing team, we want experienced Defined Benefit Pensions professionals from an administration or actuarial background to join us as Senior Pensions Data Specialists to lead the technical delivery of various data projects to our clients, including data audits, cleanse and construction, and GMP related projects. The candidate will play an essential role in a range of technical projects, take responsibility for successful delivery of the work and work closely with other members in a diverse project team. The candidate will be used to communicating technical issues in a clear way to a broad audience, including to clients. It is expected that you will be highly numerate with good analytical skills and be very comfortable with using modern software. In addition the candidate will have good organisation skills and demonstrate core project management behaviours to complement their technical expertise. Experience in pension correction and rectification exercises would be advantageous as well as more advanced data auditing and cleansing all elements of Pension data. Risk Solutions The Willis Towers Watson Risk Solutions team works across multiple disciplines, various lines of business and with third-parties to help clients de-risk their pension schemes. One key strand of the Risk Solutions business is Data Solutions which supports clients in the strategic planning and implementation of data management programmes that support wider business objectives. Requirements The essential skills/experience for this role are:
• Strong knowledge and experience of UK DB Pension arrangements
• A good understanding of manual benefit calculations and processes. In particular, in the areas of designing, specifying, developing, implementing, testing, trouble-shooting and signing-off solutions and deliverables for clients
• Practical experience and expertise delivering retirement consulting and project based pensions services
• A clear, concise and confident communicator of complex or technical issues relating to UK pensions and member data to a broad audience, both verbally and in writing
• Comfortable with data and pension services and products that require technology and software
• A firm commitment to delivering high quality service
• Ability to work both independently and on client teams and enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Proven delegation skills and a natural desire to coach and mentor junior associates Other highly desirable skills/experience are:
• Experience in developing close working relationships with clients and/or external third parties, or suppliers
• Experience in data auditing, data cleanse and construction, and GMP exercises
• Foundation level SQL skills - specify and configure SQL reports to interrogate data and then present findings
• Inquisitive, self-starter attitude and ability to work with ambiguity
• Experience of pension administration systems
• PMI/FIA or equivalent level of admin/actuarial training or qualification The Company Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas - the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com. Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer Willis Towers Watson believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organization, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at Willis Towers Watson. Unsolicited Contact: Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Willis Towers Watson are considered property of Willis Towers Watson and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Willis Towers Watson, any such agency must have an existing formal written agreement signed by an authorized Willis Towers Watson recruiter and an active working relationship with the organization. Resumes must be submitted according to our candidate submission process, which includes being actively engaged on the particular search. Likewise, for our authorized Recruitment Agencies/Search Firms, if the candidate submission process is not followed, no agency fees will be paid by Willis Towers Watson. Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer.