Senior Pensions Operations Analyst

Contract (Inside IR35) We''re supporting a leading bulk annuity and pensions provider seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Operations Analyst to join a specialist technical team focused on the review and validation of complex defined benefit pension calculations. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced DB pensions professional who enjoys the technical side of pensions administration and is comfortable working through calculations from first principles rather than relying on automated systems. The Role You will act as a technical specialist, working closely with Third Party Administrators, Trustees and internal oversight teams to review complex pension calculations, investigate discrepancies and provide expert guidance on DB pension benefits and legislation. The role requires strong analytical capability, excellent attention to detail and a deep understanding of manual pension calculations. Key Responsibilities Review and validate complex manual defined benefit pension calculations completed by third-party administrators Identify and challenge calculation errors, providing technical feedback and guidance where required Work through pension calculations from first principles to verify outputs and benefit entitlements Support oversight of Trustee administrator funding requests and benefit calculations Provide technical expertise on DB pension benefits, scheme rules and relevant legislation Respond to complex pension administration and technical queries Work closely ..... full job details .....