SDIO Pension Administrator

We've got a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious driven individual to join us in our SDIO (Self Directed Investment Option) team within the Pensions Department!

The successful candidate will report to the SDIO team leader and will interact internally with Account Managers, Broker Contact team, Sales Support and the Premiums team. Externally you should expect daily interaction with Cantor Fitzgerald who is the appointed fund administrator and stockbroker for SDIO.

Where SDIO is part of the fund choice, we are responsible for processing new business application forms, switches and Single Premiums on existing policies, retirement Claims and Transfers, ARF encashments

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prioritise and manage your own work queue to meet bond deadlines

• Review and input New Business applications efficiently ensuring all requirements are requested

• Key fund switch and Single Premium transactions on existing policies

• Process Retirement Claims and ARF encashments

• Liaise with Cantor Fitzgerald to complete any necessary liquidity checks and ensure all necessary paperwork is sent

Skills & Experience:

• Previous Financial Services/ Insurance or administration experience is advantageous

• Ability to work in a busy environment adhering to deadlines with good planning and time management skills

• High attention to detail and ability to take on the training of new processes quickly

• Has ability to work on own initiative and solve problems

• Ability to quickly build positive relationships

What will you get for this role?

• Competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)

• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.

• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.

• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme

• Cycle to Work benefit scheme.

• TaxSaver Travel Scheme

• Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.

• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Volunteering days

• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Our smart working combines the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact noemi.pers@aviva.com