Defined Benefit (DB) Pension - Data Team Manager

Data Team Manager - Defined Benefit (DB) Pension

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Team Manager to lead a specialist team supporting Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme implementations. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, accurate and timely preparation and delivery of member data, supporting scheme transitions and working closely with internal teams, third-party administrators (TPAs) and operational colleagues.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining team management, technical oversight and stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful scheme implementations and a smooth transition into business-as-usual administration.

Key skills/experience

• Experience working within data or implementation functions.
• Good knowledge of Defined Benefit pensions and the wider Life and Pensions industry.
• Understanding of Corporate Defined Benefit pensions and how they differ from Defined Contribution pensions and individual annuities.
• Experience working with non-standard processes and systems.
• Experience working with pension scheme trustees (desirable).
• Knowledge of the Defined Benefit de-risking market, including an understanding of the pension scheme wind-up process (desirable).

Key responsibilities

• You will work closely with colleagues across the Defined Benefit function, TPAs and operational teams.
• Activities will include:
• Managing the day-to-day requirements of the Data Team.
• Overseeing data requirements for new scheme implementations.
• Supporting monthly funding activities for schemes in implementation.
• Undertaking Defined Benefit data analysis and documenting issues and concerns.
• Producing weekly and monthly management information (MI).
• Supporting scheme transitions through to the early stages of business-as-usual administration.

Benefits

• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Private medical cover and income protection.
• Generous and achievable bonus scheme.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing resources, including Headspace and an employee assistance programme.
• Physical and mental health support.
• Access to a range of additional employee benefits.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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