Pensions Data Specialist

Job Title: Senior Data & Pension Projects Specialist Duration: 1st September 2026 – 28th July 2028 Workload: Full time hours Setup: Day rate contract inside IR35 Rate: £450 per day plus holiday pay Location: London The client wants a senior pensions data specialist who can run complex DB pension projects end-to-end, especially system upgrades and data migrations. The key is deep experience with pension admin platforms (ideally Compendia), strong data handling, and the ability to fix/optimise large, messy datasets. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver end-to-end pension projects, including system upgrades, data migrations, and process improvements • Oversee and enhance pension administration platforms (e.g. Compendia) ensuring data integrity and performance • Manage relationships with third-party IT vendors, internal IT teams, and data governance stakeholders • Lead data-focused activities such as actuarial valuation extracts, GMP equalisation, and pension dashboards • Ensure compliance with UK pension legislation, reporting requirements, and governance standards • Analyse large datasets, improving data quality, validation processes, and reporting accuracy • Support cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Must-Have Skills: • Strong experience in UK defined benefit pensions • Proven background in pension administration systems (e.g. Compendia or similar platforms) • Expertise in data management, data quality, and large dataset handling • Knowledge of pensions legislation and regulatory compliance • Experience delivering IT system upgrades or transformation projects Nice-to-Have: • PMI, CPC or equivalent pension qualifications • Experience with data governance frameworks or information risk management (IRM) • Exposure to pension dashboards or digital transformation initiatives • Stakeholder management across IT, vendors, and finance teams