Specialist - Pension Administration

About Aptia

Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.​

With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.​

Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled 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. Our values 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.

Job requirements

Job Description

Company: Aptia Group

Position/ Title: Specialist – Pension Administration

Internal Band: 2

Profile Specifics

Department: UK Pension

Location: Mumbai/ Pune/ Gurugram

Role Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Pension Administrator to support the delivery of UK Pension Administration services, with a strong focus on Defined Benefit (DB) pension calculations, member events, data validation, and client servicing. This role is primarily focused on pension administration operations; however, individuals pursuing or possessing actuarial qualifications will have the opportunity to leverage their analytical and mathematical capabilities while building expertise in pensions administration.

The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and pension scheme members, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Aptia standards while continuously developing technical and operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform pension administration activities across a range of member events, including retirements, transfers, deaths, and deferred benefits.
- Complete pension calculations and data reviews accurately using both automated and manual processes.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of pension schemes, governing legislation, and administration processes.
- Support delivery of client and member requests within agreed service levels and quality standards.
- Review and validate pension data, identifying discrepancies and escalating issues where required.
- Utilize analytical skills to investigate complex cases, interpret pension benefits, and support calculation reviews.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, reports, and audit trails.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of client projects and operational objectives.
- Build expertise to independently manage increasingly complex pension administration tasks and calculations.

Required Experience & Technical Knowledge:

Must Have

- Graduate in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong numerical aptitude and analytical mindset.
- Good command of MS Office applications, especially MS Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when working with large data sets and calculations.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within agreed timelines.

Preferred

- Knowledge of UK Pensions, Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), Superannuation, or Employee Benefits.
- Students pursuing Actuarial Science and having cleared 2 or more actuarial papers are highly preferred.
- Exposure to pension calculations, financial modelling, data analysis, or benefits administration.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within financial services or pensions.

Required Skills and Behaviors:

- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively with complex numerical data.
- Self-starter with a continuous learning mindset.
- Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to apply sound judgment and take ownership of deliverables.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.

Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.

If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.