Pensions Systems Team Leader

We are seeking either a Principal Pensions Administrator or Team Leader with experience in third-party administration who are eager to transition into systems and project-focused roles. If you are passionate about driving automation, transformation, and efficiency, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact as a Team Lead – Pensions Systems Analyst.

Why Join Us?

• Fully Remote Role: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere while leading a talented team of pensions systems analysts.
• Innovative Projects: Be at the forefront of delivering high-quality automation and transformation initiatives for our valued clients.

As a Team Lead, you’ll manage and motivate a small team of talented pensions systems analysts, ensuring the successful delivery of projects that meet the highest standards. You’ll act as a role model, guiding your team to deliver innovative solutions on time and in line with best practices, project assurance criteria, and audit requirements.

• Overseeing and managing requests such as Government Dashboard Automation, GMP equalisation (GMPe), and updates to scheme calculations and documentation.
• Collaborating with colleagues from our Gallagher Centre of Excellence in Pune, India.
• Testing and implementing system and process enhancements.
• Conducting peer reviews to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Staying up to date with pensions legislation and system functionality.

• Technical pensions experience, including calculations and understanding scheme rules (in either DB or DC pensions).
• Working at either Principal or Team Leader level within a third-party administration.
• Expert knowledge of pensions legislation, including Government Dashboard, and Minimum Pension Age changes.
• Prior GMPE (Guaranteed Minimum Pension Equalisation) is a distinct advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience managing a team and working on projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel) and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with SQL, VB, or XML is a bonus but not essential.
• Eligibility to work in the UK - essential.

Why Join Us?

At Gallagher, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. This fully remote role offers you the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, grow your career, and make a real difference in the pensions industry.

Additional Information

This role may occasionally require additional hours during project deadlines, but this will be on an ad-hoc basis.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team to success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of pensions systems!

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 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)