Pensions Administrator

Praxis Group•Guernsey, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Praxis PES is an independent, leading provider of bespoke personal pensions and occupational pension services to individuals and companies across the world. Pension PES services are delivered from our offices in Guernsey, Malta and the UAE. We constantly strive to deliver excellent customer service. Praxis PES Guernsey provides both trust based and contract based pensions and employee benefits to individuals and companies based in Guernsey and overseas. Our expertise and experience is driven by recruiting and retaining the brightest and best and creating a culture that allows people to thrive. Our independence encourages an open culture where every voice is valued. We care about creating an environment that hears, supports and shares openly with all our people. Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our approach, and we nurture an environment of openness and respect where everyone feels valued. Be heard. Be part of the Praxis Group. Job summary: The successful candidate will join the team responsible for administering a suite of pension and annuity arrangements for a wide spectrum of individuals. The role is diverse and will likely appeal to individuals that possess great attention to detail and are developing their technical knowledge in the area. A key part of the role would be to provide extensive support to the team to ensure continuity of the high-level service that is expected by our pension clients. This role will play an integral part in our customer service and organisational strength of the team. Good verbal and communication skills are essential, along with a strong ability to multi-task. On the job training will be given on an on-going basis which will be supported by external courses, as and when required. In addition, full support will be given regarding professional study/ continuing professional development.

Requirements

Ideally educated to ‘A’ Level standard, or equivalent
Relevant experience would be an advantage
A desire to undertake professional studies
Experience of pension administration is preferable
Ability to multitask and respond quickly to client/intermediary requests
Excellent communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good numeracy and computer skills
A positive ‘can do’ attitude
Good team player
Ability to work to deadlines with the minimum of supervision

Responsibilities

Day to day running of own portfolio of clients, this will include:
Customer Service
Assisting in the provision of high quality and timely client service
Liaising with professional intermediaries and clients in a timely manner and within agreed service standards
Processing of client transactions in a timely and accurate manner
Statutory work – ensuring that statutory records are kept up to date and are accurately maintained at all times
Processing of new business applications, death cases and closures
Processing of internal and external payments and receipts
Adherence to scheme rules, policies and procedures and the relevant legislation
Appointment of third parties e.g. asset managers, auditors, custodians
Maintenance of system and records including the preparation of minutes
Team Responsibilities
Pro-actively raise issues to line manager
Group Responsibilities
Comply with compliance and risk procedures
Responding to queries raised via the Compliance Monitoring Program and the periodic review team
Liaising with compliance and other internal teams as needed
Collection of fees and active chasing of any debtor positions
Collation and review of financial data relevant to the entity
Ongoing review of appropriateness of appointed third parties, such as investment and financial advisers