Pension Analyst Lisboa

Pension Analyst
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

About Aptia

Aptia is a force in the employee benefits and pensions administration services, on a mission to change the world of administration for the better.

In an underserved market, with huge potential for growth, Aptia runs a
- million business and serves 1, 100 clients in the US and UK markets, supported by shared services in India and Portugal. Aptia helps more than seven million people live healthier and happier lives.

And we are expanding Aptia Group is not only fuelled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we are investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. These aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the
- term.

If you want to join a sector that never stands still, in a company culture that is agile and that will invest in your career development, we could have your perfect next role. When applying for this role, please send your cv in English.

The Role:

Do you enjoy working with numbers and people?

As a Pensions Analyst, you will be part of a vibrant team supporting the Consulting Office in the UK. Our team is responsible for maintaining, improving, and enhancing the high quality of Aptia systems and databases, in order to provide the most accurate information to the client, so they can make better decisions regarding their benefits. You will work closely and on a daily basis with the UK-based consultants in several UK offices.

This role is a hybrid position where you will work from our office in Lisbon, as well as from your home address.

What you will be doing:

• A variety of administration activities connected to the running of a pension scheme, including leavers, data changes, setting up benefits into payment, general policyholder enquiries and annual scheme updates
• Undertake all aspects of the data cleanse process including data analysis, data cleanse, data reconciliation and issue resolution as well as the
  - ordination of member data exercises
• Gain a thorough understanding of the scheme details administered in the team and ensure activities are processed in line with the scheme rules.
• Performing complex pensions calculations, enter pensions data and answer enquiries to the required standard using both automated and
  - automated manual/system processes across a wide range of member or scheme events
• Peer review complex tasks and work in process improvements
• Work within specified timescales and produce quality work within this
• Work as part of a team, collaborating to continuously improve processes and service to clients

What we are looking for

• Strong numeracy skills, comfortable working in a numbers based role
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• UK pension knowledge (preferential but not mandatory)
• Actuarial Science knowledge (preferential)
• Good IT skills, comfortable working with systems and programmes such as MS Office (specially excel)
• VBA skills (preferential)
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and
  - solving skills
• Able to work and collaborate as part of a team including excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to understand and follow set processes
• Able to analyse and improve processes
• Flexibility in adapting to different environments and types of work.

What can you expect?

• A group committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which embraces and respects differences, because it recognizes that only a diverse and inclusive environment creates the conditions to be prepared for a constantly changing world.
• This role will provide you an exciting opportunity to learn about the processes at Aptia, whilst allowing you to grow and develop your knowledge within a pensions setting and growing team.
• Benefit from the support of exceptional Learning and Development tools as well as training and peer mentoring.
• A flexible work environment as our company strongly values
  - life balance
• Competitive salary & discretionary bonus
• Meal Card
• Private medical Insurance, single cover with option to add dependants
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Complimentary coffee and fresh fruit in the office
• A dynamic and youthful workplace and team, with fresh perspectives, innovative thinking and passion for success.
• Joining our team means being part of a vibrant community where collaboration thrives and there are abundant opportunities to grow.