Morris Sinclair Recruitment

Remote or Hybrid Great new contract opportunity for a Pensions SME / Senior SIPP Administrator to join our FinTech client on the south coast with the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the UK. This contract will suit someone confident managing complex pension cases end-to-end, while also supporting team performance and maintaining strong operational standards. The successful candidate will work within the 3rd party SIPP pensions administration team at a senior level supporting varied functions across the full end-to-end SIPP pensions lifecycle. With a frequently changing regulatory framework, you will be a dynamic, creative individual that will support existing solutions, and help shape future systems adoption while delivering high level pensions admin services through a transition period whilst the business integrates the servicing of a new pension scheme. The role Fundamentally a Senior SIPP 3rd party full lifecycle Pensions Administrator, you will also provide pensions subject matter expertise on challenging and complex problems. You ll be responsible for delivering high-quality SIPP administration across a varied portfolio, ensuring all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements. Alongside your own caseload, you ll provide technical support to colleagues and help maintain consistency in team output. Key Duties Oversee the full administration of SIPPs, from onboarding through to ongoing servicing Process a range of transactions including contributions, transfers, and benefit payments Manage drawdown activity and pension payroll calculations Take ownership of more complex or non-standard cases Review and check work completed by others to ensure accuracy and compliance Provide guidance and support to team members on technical queries Assist in improving internal processes and identifying efficiencies Liaise with clients and third parties to resolve queries and maintain service levels Ensure all activity aligns with current regulatory and legislative standards Additional Responsibilities As part of this contract, you will play a key role in supporting the transition of knowledge to the permanent team. This will include: Training members of the internal pensions team on SIPP administration processes and best practices Documenting key procedures, workflows, and technical requirements to support long-term service delivery Supporting a structured handover of responsibilities, ensuring the internal team is confident managing the scheme independently Acting as a subject matter expert during the transition period, providing guidance and clarity on complex areas This element of the role is essential, as the long-term objective is for the existing pensions team to take full ownership of the administration and ongoing servicing of the new pension scheme. Candidate Profile Demonstrable experience working with SIPPs within a pensions administration environment Ability to handle complex cases with minimal supervision Strong working knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards High level of accuracy and attention to detail Confident communicator with a collaborative approach Able to manage workload effectively in a remote setting Previous experience supporting or mentoring colleagues is advantageous

SIPP Pensions Administrator - Hybrid Join a growing financial services infrastructure provider on a mission to transform the platforms that underpin the world of investments and financial advice. Growing to be the leading provider of infrastructure to the investments and adviser community offering a unique platform model devoted to championing automation and unrivalled user experience our client is focused on delivering good outcomes for their customers through exceptional service levels. Offered on a a hybrid basis 3 days in the office / 2 days at home. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will manage complex SIPP administration processes with minimal supervision while providing mentorship to junior team members. Prior SIPP experience is essential for this position. Core responsibilities include: End-to-end SIPP administration including establishment, transfers, contributions and benefit payments Processing both cash and in-specie transfers Managing drawdown arrangements including PCLS calculations and income payments Executing pension payroll functions Delivering accurate regulatory and client reporting Conducting daily banking reconciliations and processes Senior team members will also: Perform quality assurance checks on team output Resolve complex pension administration queries Deliver training and knowledge transfer to colleagues Contribute to process improvement initiatives Provide technical input on system enhancements Build and maintain strong relationships with clients Support strategic projects as needed Required Experience & Qualities Proven SIPP administration experience (essential) Exceptional attention to detail with strong compliance awareness Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities Career focus on financial services progression Flexibility for occasional client site visits Resilience and composure in high-pressure situations Self-motivated with strong independent working capabilities Advanced organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Strong educational background, degree-level preferred Pension qualifications advantageous