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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Pensions Data Specialist - **Company:** Willis Towers Watson - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer Programming, Data as a Services, Microsoft Office, SAP Configuration - **Published:** May 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eedu.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/lang/sites/CX_1003/requisitions/preview/202503008/apply/email?mode=location&utm_medium=%22mcloud%2Djobads%22&utm_campaign=&utm_content=Senior%20Pensions%20Data%20Specialist&utm_term=202503008 ## About the Role * A proven track record in delivering multiple projects to set deadlines * Strong knowledge and experience of UK DB Pension arrangements, including experience of auditing pension scheme data, cleansing pension scheme data and data rectifications * A strong understanding of manual benefit calculations and processes * Experienced in creating solutions and customising software to correct data or carry out pension scheme calculations * Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel * A clear, concise and confident communicator of complex or technical issues relating to UK pensions and member data to a broad audience * Experience in developing close working relationships with clients and/or external third parties, or suppliers * Proven delegation skills and a natural desire to coach and mentor junior associates * A firm commitment to delivering high quality service. * Ability to work both independently and in teams and enjoy a fast-paced environment * Ability to think strategically and propose solutions, as well as identify risks and issues * An ability to foster and support the delivery of projects within a team environment * Inquisitive, self-starter attitude and ability to work with ambiguity * Experience of pension administration systems At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. ## Description We are recruiting experienced Defined Benefit pensions professionals to join us as a Senior Pensions Data Specialist to deliver data services to our clients, which include data and benefit audits, preparing data strategies and plans, undertaking various pension rectifications including GMP rectification and equalisation., The Role: You will create and customise bulk tools and solutions, directing and reviewing work done by others and taking responsibility for successful delivery of the work. You will be comfortable communicating technical issues in a clear way to a broad audience. It is expected that you will be highly numerate with good analytical skills and be used to working with modern software and ideally have a keen interest in programming and developing technological solutions for the benefit of our clients. In addition, we expect good organisation skills and core project management behaviours to complement your technical expertise. Some experience in pension rectification exercises is advantageous as well as more advanced data and benefit auditing and cleansing of Pension data. Our work style: At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution. 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