Job description

Gallagher is looking for a Senior Pension Project Analyst to join our expanding Pension Administration delivery team in Manchester. This role is a perfect pivot for experienced Pension Administrators or Technicians who want to move away from day-to-day administration and focus on high-impact projects and data analytics. You will be at the heart of complex pension events, ensuring that Defined Benefit (DB) and Final Salary schemes are managed with technical precision. Gallagher is a “Living Wage” accredited employer and a global leader in benefit strategies, offering a culture where curiosity is encouraged and data-driven solutions shape the future of work.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Project Leadership: Take the lead on pension projects and events, ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion.
Data Mastery: Perform and check complex calculations, utilizing advanced Excel skills (V-lookups, pivot tables, formulas) to manage large datasets.
Stakeholder Management: Act as a primary point of contact for clients and internal teams through clear email, phone, and meeting communications.
Technical Oversight: Prepare detailed client reports and member correspondence, ensuring all work aligns with specific scheme rules and GMP (Guaranteed Minimum Pension) regulations.
Process Improvement: Participate in post-project reviews to identify efficiencies and help evolve the team’s delivery standards.

About You

Technical Background: Essential experience in occupational pension schemes, specifically within Defined Benefit (DB) and Final Salary environments.
Analytical Mindset: A logical approach to problem-solving and strong numeracy skills are vital.
Communication: Ability to translate complex pension calculations and legislative jargon into simple, actionable terms for stakeholders.
Software Proficiency: High confidence in Microsoft Excel and Word (including mail merges and report generation).
Right to Work: You must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Compensation & Benefits

Gallagher provides a robust “Total Rewards” package designed to support your financial, physical, and social wellbeing:

Financial Security: DC Pension scheme with employer contributions, Life Insurance (4x salary), and an Employee Stock Purchase plan.
Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, and discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 locations.
Work-Life Balance: Minimum 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and buy-back options) and emergency back-up family care.
Social Impact: Three fully paid volunteering days per year.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Professional Landscape

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed and an accredited Living Wage employer. Our commitment to I&D reflects the evolving demographics of the UK financial and professional services sector:

Industry Representation: According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), women make up approximately 45% of the total financial services workforce, though representation in senior roles is closer to 25-30%.
Diversity Statistics: Data from the CBI indicates that employees from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds represent about 10-12% of the UK’s senior management in professional services, a figure Gallagher and other top firms are actively working to increase through inclusive recruitment.

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