Senior Pension Systems Analyst

Gallagher Benefit Services
Bristol, UK
16 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Databases Data as a Services Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Pensions Administrator to join our Pension Systems Team and deliver exceptional implementation services for new Gallagher clients, as well as transformation projects for existing clients. This is a fully remote role, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a meaningful impact on the pensions industry through innovative and high-quality projects.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Collaborate with a team of transition consultants to deliver seamless implementation services.
  • Act as the Lead Transition Analyst on allocated implementation projects.
  • Work closely with project managers to ensure projects progress smoothly and are completed on time.
  • Create proprietary benefit specification summaries based on scheme documentation to support calculations and automation.
  • Configure automated calculations using Gallagher’s proprietary Excel-based systems for new implementations and transformation projects.
  • Develop and execute test packs to ensure the accuracy of automation projects.
  • Provide working proformas for classes not included in automated routines.
  • Support data services in reviewing data loads and test system enhancements as required.
  • Stay up to date with pensions legislation and system functionality.
  • Ensure all work is peer-reviewed and adheres to best practices, project assurance criteria, and audit requirements.

Requirements

  • Pensions Expertise: Strong technical knowledge and experience in pensions, including manual calculations, scheme rules and actuarial instructions.
  • Background: Experience of working in third party pension administration
  • Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with pension systems, databases, and automation processes.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Team Player: Experience working in project teams and following instructions effectively.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel) at a competent to advanced level.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
  • Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
  • A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
  • The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

About the company

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher., At Gallagher, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Work on meaningful projects that make a difference to our clients and their members.
  • Collaborate with a talented and supportive team.
  • Develop your skills and grow your career in a global organisation that values excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

If you’re ready to make a real impact in the pensions industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on uk.indeed.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

1:24 min

Estimating project expenditures with Azure Pricing Calculator

Radu Vunvulea Radu Vunvulea · WWC 2022

3:58 min

Mitigating diverse browser quirks and unsupported clipboard metadata formats

Markus Over Markus Over

3:04 min

Database evolution and the funding behind vector databases

Erik Bamberg · LIVE

4:51 min

Transitioning from administrative seat filler to business partner

Mahmoud Aly Mahmoud Aly · WWC 2025

2:59 min

Utilizing live captions for context in video meetings

Florian Margaine Florian Margaine · Europe 2026 Virtual

5:57 min

Promoting diversity and employee benefits for staff

Kurt Eder · LIVE

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all