Pensions Administration - Retirement

This is an opportunity to join our Willis Towers Watson Life and Pensions Administration Team and to be part of a dynamic team working together to build on past performance and to achieve even greater success in the future. The purpose of this role is to independently manage an agreed portfolio of clients in relation to their insured group pension benefits.

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The Role 

• You will be managing a portfolio of Tier 1 & Tier 2 group pension clients in relation to their insured group pension benefits.
• Liaising with life assurance companies, clients, consultants and third parties
• Acting as first point of contact for the client in respect of their group pension queries
• Processing insured group pension annual renewals from pre-renewal to issuing final renewal documentation (Annual Member Benefit Statements & Trustee Annual Report)
• Collate TAR backup and answer audit queries (if required)
• Managing the workflow system 
• Liaising with the client and insurance company on:
  • Leaving Service Option Statements
  • Member Fund Switches
  • Monthly Contributions
  • New Entrants
  • Refund of Contributions (Employer and Employee)
  • Transfers In (exclusive of overseas transfers)
  • Transfers Out (exclusive of overseas transfers)
  • Standard Retirements
  • Dealing with PAOs
• Managing client correspondence (In and Out)
• Complex consultant queries
• Liaise with the WTW group risk administrator where required when processing scheme renewals / member claims 
• Processing death claims & liaising with the group risk administrator where required
• Ensuring regulatory requirements, compliance deadlines and service level agreements are adhered to throughout daily processes
• Manage confidential information
• Adhering to all data protection requirements
• Attend client meetings / conference calls as required
• Training of new staff

What you'll bring 

• QFA qualified (Desirable)
• Experience in a Life and Pensions Brokerage or Product Provider desirable
• Excellent PC skills -Microsoft Packages
• Be able to work with all levels of personnel
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to prioritise and work under time pressures
• Good attention to detail.

What we offer
At WTW Ireland, your wellbeing comes first. Depending on your role, you'll receive either 23 days of annual leave plus up to 13 flexible days, or 25 days of annual leave with the option to add 5 extra days—giving you plenty of time to rest and recharge. You'll also benefit from a €1,500 health insurance allowance, life assurance, future-focused pension contributions, hybrid working options, educational support and a dedicated volunteer day. Customise additional flexible benefits with extras like our share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, and enhanced optical cover. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com