Urgent Search! Trainee Pensions Administrator - Lisbon - #1101433

Job description



Aptia is a new 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 will serve 1,100 clients in the US and UK markets and will be supported by shared services in India and Portugal - helping 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're 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 long-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



Job requirements



The Role:



Do you enjoy working with numbers and people?



As a Trainee Pensions Administrator, you will work as part of a team supporting the Consulting Office in the UK, be responsible for the maintenance and high quality of Aptia systems in order to provide the most accurate information to the client, so they can make better decisions. This will work directly and on a daily basis with the UK-based consultants in several UK office locations



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



These varied roles will provide you with 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



You will receive full Aptia training through the support of excellent Learning and Development tools as well as training and peer mentoring



What you’ll 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



• Learn how to perform pensions calculations, with the close support of your team



• 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’re looking for:



• Bachelor/ Master’s degree in engineering, maths, actuarial science, statistics, economics, finance or related field



• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills



• UK pension knowledge (preferential but not mandatory)



• Good IT skills, comfortable working with systems and programmes such as MS Office (especially Excel)



• VBA skills (preferential)



• Organised with strong attention to detail and problem solving



• Able to work and collaborate as part of a team



• Able to understand and follow set processes



• Flexibility in adapting to different environments and types of work



If you are interested in this role and then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and allow you to submit your CV.