Pension Administrator Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the pension administrator position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert advice and guidance; provide specialist expertise for accounting systems within Third Party Administration for pension schemes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Identify inefficiencies with team administration processes and recommend and participate in implementation improvements
• Develop a trusted advisor relationship with clients through efficient, quality execution of projects, effective communication, and timely delivery
• Network with colleagues from other practices and regions on assignments that reflect the client’s broader business issues
• Manage the performance of the pension administration team against client deliverables
• Mentor and provide developmental direction to team members
• Strong understanding of actuarial principles
• Proven experience leading project teams with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong proficiency with MS-Office software programs

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the pension administrator position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for data to third party administrator to commence monthly pension benefits, withdrawal of employee contributions and lump sum distributions.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• To support the development and routine operation of a high performing team, which operates on the basis of self-organisation and that demonstrates alignment to the operating principles
• Processing all requests in relation to the payment of A(M)RF withdrawals, Annuities, PHI and Pension Retirement Claims
• Assisting with the timely management of weekly and monthly payroll runs
• Conduct interactions with our customers - with empathy, listening to and understanding their needs
• Dealing with broker and customer phone call queries
• Previous experience working in a DC pensions administration role (DB knowledge would also be beneficial)
• Provide administration service to customers as per Service Level Agreement
• Resolves customer enquiries based on competent working knowledge of the customer requirements [and case history]

I would like to submit my application for the pension administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to Pension Administrator I and Pension Administrator II regarding acceptable consultative recommendations for Defined Contribution plans.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience of using Sage 50 Accounts
• Experience of preparing pension scheme accounts
• Working towards accounting technician/accountancy qualification
• Assessment of complex technical pension and calculation tasks and provide specialist expertise to team members and Portfolio 1 admin teams to deliver bulk admin tasks within agreed timescales and service level agreements
• Collate and analyse data to produce and deliver solutions for Portfolio 1 admin teams within pre agreed timescales
• Follow standard processes for all bulk admin tasks ensuring end result is compliant with scheme rules, industry regulations, and pensions legislation
• Contribute to the design of continually improving processes, in particular the centralisation of bulk scheme event and ad hoc bulk admin work
• Assist with Quality Team initiatives (not solely related to Scheme Events) as directed by Scheme Events Team Leader, as the Scheme Event cycle allows, and where appropriate transferable skills apply

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the pension administrator position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for answers to participant pension related questions and any necessary systems testing related to the pension plans.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous experience in pensions administration, specifically benefit statement production, scheme renewals and pension increase processes (ideal but not essential)
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Access skills including VBA automation
• Experience of translating scheme rules, industry regulations and pensions legislation into working processes including the creation of compliant policies and procedures (ideal but not essential)
• Excellent numeric and communications skills
• Experience working with additional systems (PeopleFluent, Sharepoint, Workday) is an asset
• Interpersonally savvy, relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people across levels, functions, culture and geography
• Continuously learning and developing skills, open to growing and developing in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Self-motivated, flexible, energetic and adaptable in a high performance culture

In response to your job posting for pension administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice to the HR community on executive pension related issues, special circumstances and technical pension matters.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Collates and analyses data and produces routine reports, schedules and summaries in order to update customer records, resolves customer queries
• Provision of technical guidance to other team members
• Identifies and implement process improvements in immediate area of work responsibility in order to improve throughput and customer service
• Carry out projects and ad-hoc activities as determined by Team Leader
• Defined Benefit pensions experience is essential for this role
• Strong numeracy skills – Financial Services or similarly numerate graduates preferred
• Experience with Relius and/or ASC preferred
• ASPPA credential preferred