Pensions Administrator

Job description

We are a leading independent global asset manager, dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for our clients through a highly diversified range of actively-managed products. We are truly global, supporting our individual and institutional investors across a range of products, encompassing equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. Our high-energy and collaborative culture at Janus Henderson helps our client achieve their goals and ensures that our people love the place they work.The departmentThe Human Resources department at Janus Henderson Investors is high profile and prides itself on the relationships and influence it has developed across all levels of the firm. The team is set up to provide proactive advice, thus supporting a range of specialist functions in both their day to day and more strategic business needs. The department is formed of smaller specialist teams that work together to provide the best level of expertise in all areas, including Generalist, Recruitment, Learning and Development, Reward and an in-house Pensions Team that manages all aspects of the Janus Henderson Group UK Pension Scheme (the Scheme).Overview of the roleAs Pensions Administrator you will undertake administrative tasks that support the provision of an effective and efficient pensions administration service for the Scheme.Duties and responsibilitiesYou will:Handle day to day pensions administration activity, such as calculations and correspondence relating to joiners, leavers, transfers and retirements.Ensure all member transactions are completed in accordance with the service level agreement, checking other team members' work where requiredLiaise with members, IFAs, consultants, auditors, service providers, payroll and any other third parties related to the SchemeMaintain membership records.Ensure that Scheme processes are documented, maintained and updated as necessary, always striving for the most efficient and cost-effective process.Assist in completing monthly scheme transactions within the agreed timelines, which includes the investment of DC credits, completion of the lifestyle and leaver switches and reconciliation of the employer contributions and pension paymentsAssist in completing annual transactions within the agreed timelines, which includes annual benefit statements, the increase to pensions in payment and the provision of data for the Scheme financial statements.Undertake project work as directed by the team managerSupervisory responsibilitiesNoTechnical skills and qualificationsA good knowledge of pension administration activities, in particular for defined contribution pension schemesGood knowledge of current UK pensions legislation and frameworkProven experience in pension administrationAble to demonstrate a strong numerical aptitudeIT proficient, in particular with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with the Profund Classic system would also be an advantageGiven the small size of the team, flexibility and a willingness to become involved in all aspects of the work is important.Competencies requiredIn addition to putting clients first, acting like an owner, and succeeding as a team, the competencies for this role include:Effective spoken and written communication skillsGood customer service skillsGood administrative and computer skillsThe ability to analyse figures and perform relevant calculationsAccuracy and attention to detailAn organised approachThe ability to complete work to deadlinesThe ability to work both independently and as part of a teamOngoing competence in the role to be assessed, in line with applicable regulatory requirements, by:Annual performance appraisalCompletion of all assigned compliance trainingCompliance requirementsAt a minimum the role will require you to:Place the interest of Janus Henderson's Clients first, act in accordance with TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) principlesUnderstand and follow laws and regulations applicable for your role, seeking the help of your supervising manager or Compliance if additional guidance is requiredUnderstand and abide by all Janus Henderson policies applicable to your role, and seek support/guidance of the policy owner guidance when requiredYou are ultimately accountable for your actions and responsible for seeking further information on any or all of the above as necessary.Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.