Principal Project Analyst, Pensions

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. Overview

Do you have strong third-party occupational pensions experience, a sharp eye for detail and the confidence to lead by example?

We are looking for an experienced Principal Project Analyst to join our team and help deliver a high-quality service across a portfolio of pension projects and events.

In this role, you will take responsibility for checking and supporting the delivery of complex work, ensuring everything is accurate, compliant and completed on time. You will also act as a Checker/Lead on projects and deputise for the Team Leader when required, helping to maintain continuity and service excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with deep occupational pensions knowledge who enjoys working with colleagues, solving problems and making sure clients receive a first-class service.

How you'll make an impact

Managing the processing and checking of projects and events to ensure accuracy and compliance with client requirements

Acting as a Checker/Lead on projects and delivering high-quality outputs

Deputising for the Team Leader when required

Planning and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines, including competing priorities

Liaising with clients and key stakeholders by email, telephone and in meetings

Working closely with colleagues and support teams to deliver projects smoothly

Supporting and engaging with the team throughout the day to keep work moving and maintain visibility

Carrying out and checking manual and automated pension calculations for events such as leavers, retirements, deaths, renewals, pension increases and PIA

Using MKEY reports and data mining to find key information in member files and received data

Reviewing Scheme Booklets, Trust Deeds, Rules, Benefit Specifications and actuarial instructions to understand task requirements

Ensuring work is compliant with pension regulations, including GMP/GMPE, minimum pension increases and disclosure requirements

Supervising, coaching and mentoring Senior Project Analysts and Project Analysts

Providing feedback to the Portfolio Team Leader on performance and any concerns

Taking part in lessons learnt sessions and helping to improve processes

Supporting resource planning and capacity management

Attending Trustee and client meetings as required

Supporting the Client Account Manager with documentation and other tasks

Handling non-standard client and member queries

About You

Already experience at senior or principal level in third-party occupational pension schemes

Proven checking experience

Strong knowledge of DB, DC and Hybrid pension schemes

Good understanding of pension regulations, including GMP/GMPE, disclosure requirements and minimum pension increases

Advanced Excel and Word

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Confidence in checking and authorising data, correspondence and reports completed by others

Experience of complex project/event processing and pension calculations

Excellent numeracy skills and the ability to explain complex calculations clearly

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent planning and prioritisation skills

A collaborative, approachable and supportive style

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

A commitment to continuous professional development

Qualifications

PMI, Prince, or a willingness to work towards one of these

Evidence of ongoing professional development is desirable

Why join us?

This is a role for someone who wants to make a real impact. You’ll be trusted to support important pension work, guide others, improve processes and help maintain a high standard of service for our clients. If you are organised, technically strong and enjoy working in a team where quality matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply today.

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Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being

Career development opportunities and ongoing learning

A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership

The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

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