Do you have good analytical and communication skills and are looking to develop in the pension industry? Are you looking to work for one of the largest pension funds in the UK? We may have the role for you!
About WMPF
WMPF is one of the UK’s largest pension funds providing local authority pension benefits for employees across the West Midlands. We manage and administer the pension interests of over 330,000 scheme members, 800+ employers and currently have over £21 billion in assets under management.
We are recruiting for a Graduate Management Trainee to join our continually growing Pension Services area. Our brand-new offices are based at the i9 building in Wolverhampton and is an excellent location for transport links by car, bus, train and tram.
What the day will look like
Responsibilities include
- To provide support to employers in their use of the pension administration platform and to proactively engage with employers that may require additional support.
- To provide a key role in supporting the Fund’s triennial actuarial valuation and annual employer funding review (through assessment of the Fund’s assets and liabilities).
- To provide valuable support to the Fund’s employers, including self-service options, processing of data and benefit information, annual accounting disclosures and larger scale project work.
- To collate and analyse data and information to inform review the risk profile (covenant strength) of the Fund’s employers.
- To assist with the onboarding and exit of employers within the LGPS.
About you
The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a willingness to engage with employers. The successful candidate will hold a degree in the relevant discipline and have the right to work in the UK.
Why choose the West Midlands Pension Fund?
You will receive a generous holiday entitlement (starting with 26 days a year plus bank holidays). We usually work two days a week in the office and three from home.
We have a modern office environment that offers a relaxed working atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms and kitchens with free tea and coffee making facilities. There are also cloakrooms, bike stores, showers and lockers available.
Other benefits whilst working for the fund include the employee awards scheme and on-the-job development where you will be provided with comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training and the potential to advance within a growing organisation.
Working at the fund is a great way to start or develop your career and will give you the opportunity to explore, question and collaborate. You will build your skills and knowledge but also a network where everyone is here to help support you learn and develop in a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally making a shared impact.
We are delighted to have been accredited PASA, Investors in People, customer service excellence and we have Bronze Organisational Membership with the British Dyslexia Association and are working towards their Smart Award, which further underlines our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
