Pension Analyst

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pensions Systems & Data Analyst to support the Pension & Reward Operations Manager in the ongoing maintenance, development, and optimisation of a UK pension administration system (Altair). This is a key role at the heart of pensions operations, combining systems expertise, data management, and project support within a complex and highly regulated environment. Location: London (Close to London Cannon Street rail station) Contract: 6-12 months Salary: Day Rate £600 Hybrid working arrangement allowing excellent flexibility Key Responsibilities: • Support the maintenance and development of the pension administration system (Altair), ensuring the accuracy of member records, benefit calculations, workflows, and member communications. • Assist with the development, testing, and implementation of system workflows, calculations, and letters, including software upgrades, issue resolution, and change requests. • Perform monthly payroll and HR reconciliations to ensure pension data integrity and accuracy. • Support pension data projects, including the Pensions Dashboard, benefit statements, pension increases, scheme extracts, and data reporting and analysis. • Produce, manage, and upload regular data interfaces to external suppliers, resolving any processing or data-related queries. • Assist with annual membership movements and contribution reconciliations, ensuring records are updated correctly and in a timely manner. • Produce high-quality management information and reporting within agreed timescales. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across pensions administration processes, reporting, and member communications. • Undertake additional duties aligned with skills and experience as reasonably required. Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Essential • Strong knowledge and experience of UK pension arrangements. • Proven experience in pensions systems support or administration. • Experience handling large volumes of sensitive personal data. • Strong understanding of manual pension benefit calculations. • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities. Desirable • Degree-level education. • Experience with Altair (Heywood) pension administration system. • Strong Microsoft Power BI skills. • Advanced SQL and/or VBA capabilities