Group Pensions Administrator-Annual Reporting Team 12 month FTC

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance plc is looking for a 12 month maternity cover Group Pensions Administrator for the Annual Reporting team. The role itself will focus on understanding what matters to Zurich customers. Meeting regulatory deadlines is a key part of this role. The role offers you the ability to expand your knowledge base and create future opportunities within the Corporate Life & Pensions area. 

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Your Role

As a Group Pensions Administrator in the Annual Reporting Team your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Preparation and issuing of the Annual Pension Benefit Statements. 
•    Supporting the oversight of the Trustee Annual Reports including the preparation and review of audit documentation.
•    Support in issuing Pension Benefit Statements cover letters to brokers/Employers.
•    Managing day to day queries by supporting the team mailbox and queues in a timely manner.
•    Maintain an understanding and awareness on key aspects of Pension Regulations, IORPII directive, Master Trusts.
•    Identify areas where the service to members could be improved.
•    Assist in more complex/project work.
•    Provide back-up support on schemes and other work priorities across the team.
•    Adhering to all data protection requirements.
•    Handling of queries from client companies, trustees, auditors.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Group Pensions Administrator for the Annual reporting team your skills and qualifications will include: 

•    1-3 years of pension’s administration experience or account reconciliation. 
•    Proficient knowledge of MS Office Products, with specific emphasis on expertise in Excel, is a must. 
•    Strong numeric ability. 
•    Excellent analytical skills. 
•    Knowledge of Defined Contribution pension schemes – specifically knowledge about monthly contribution processing and annual renewal processing. 
•    Be well organised and capable of working to tight deadlines. 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills. 
•    Ability to work independently and also in a dynamic team environment. 
•    Be enthusiastic ambitious self-starter. 
•    Ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with all colleagues and clients.
•    Attention to detail is essential along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Its desirable to be working towards a recognised industry qualification that meets Central Bank Minimum Competency Requirements e.g. IIPM/QFA.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based. This is a hybrid role which will require 2-3 days in office (Blackrock) per week.

 
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”. 

Who we are 

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. 
Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit. At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!