Pensions Data Specialist

Job Title: Senior Data & Pension Projects Specialist

Duration: 1st September 2026 – 28th July 2028

Workload: Full time hours

Setup: Day rate contract inside IR35

Rate: £450 per day plus holiday pay

Location: London

The client wants a senior pensions data specialist who can run complex DB pension projects end-to-end, especially system upgrades and data migrations. The key is deep experience with pension admin platforms (ideally Compendia), strong data handling, and the ability to fix/optimise large, messy datasets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end pension projects, including system upgrades, data migrations, and process improvements
• Oversee and enhance pension administration platforms (e.g. Compendia) ensuring data integrity and performance
• Manage relationships with third-party IT vendors, internal IT teams, and data governance stakeholders
• Lead data-focused activities such as actuarial valuation extracts, GMP equalisation, and pension dashboards
• Ensure compliance with UK pension legislation, reporting requirements, and governance standards
• Analyse large datasets, improving data quality, validation processes, and reporting accuracy
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience in UK defined benefit pensions
• Proven background in pension administration systems (e.g. Compendia or similar platforms)
• Expertise in data management, data quality, and large dataset handling
• Knowledge of pensions legislation and regulatory compliance
• Experience delivering IT system upgrades or transformation projects

Nice-to-Have:

• PMI, CPC or equivalent pension qualifications
• Experience with data governance frameworks or information risk management (IRM)
• Exposure to pension dashboards or digital transformation initiatives
• Stakeholder management across IT, vendors, and finance teams