Careers

Work for us and you will become part of a close-knit, friendly team that is skilled, experienced and passionate about delivering high-quality services and advice to our corporate and trustee clients.

Our business is founded on six core values. These govern how we approach our relationships with clients and the services we offer. We aim to be:

Current vacancies

Why work for us?

Pensions Administration Team Leader: £40-50K depending on relevant experience

2 weeks ago

Amersham, with hybrid working

Are you an experienced pensions administrator who’s ready to step into leadership? If you enjoy supporting others, taking ownership of your own work and want the opportunity to develop your management skills, this could be the perfect next move

The role

We’re looking for a Pension Administration Team Leader who’s keen to grow, learn, and make an impact. You don’t need to have held a formal team leader role before — we’re looking for potential, the right mindset and solid DB pensions’ experience.

Key responsibilities

Leading, coaching and supporting a team of pensions administrators
Managing workloads to make sure deadlines and service levels are met
Providing technical guidance on more complex pension cases
Reviewing work to ensure accuracy, quality and regulatory compliance
Assist with the administration aspects of pensions scheme take-ons
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
Help support continuous improvement across the team

You

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of pensions expertise, leadership capability and a collaborative mindset:

A minimum of 5 years’ pension administration experience within a DB or in-house set up
PMI or other professional pensions qualification (or working towards one)
Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising others
Strong technical understanding of UK pension legislation and administration processes
A calm, organised approach with the ability to juggle priorities
Clear communication skills

Quantum Advisory

Quantum Advisory is an equal opportunities employer and we offer:

A competitive salary and benefit package
Flexible working hours, including some remote working
Professional qualification study support.
Salary awards or bonuses for exam passes.
24 days standard annual leave with a holiday purchase/sale scheme.
Retail discounts on high street and online shopping.
Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5% of salary.
Annual performance bonus.
Flexible benefits platform.
Volunteering leave.
Cycle to work scheme.
Seasonal parties and social events.

What's next

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV to recruitment@qallp.co.uk.

If you have any queries, or would like to discuss the role informally, please contact recruitment@qallp.co.uk.

Apply

Assistant / Pensions Administrator: £24,600 + depending on relevant experience

2 weeks ago

Amersham, with hybrid working

Are you looking for a role which incorporates numerical and customer service skills? Do you want to study towards professional qualifications?

The role

Are you looking for a role which incorporates numerical and customer service skills? Do you want to study towards professional qualifications?

If so, the world of pensions could be for you.

As a pensions administrator you will look after members of pension schemes across all aspects of their pension journey; when they join the scheme, when they retire and take their benefits or when they transfer to another pension scheme, and you will answer all manner of queries.

A large part of the role involves calculating pension benefits and communicating with members, so you should be comfortable with numbers and excel spreadsheets, and talking on the phone. You will work as part of a team of more experienced administrators dealing with enquiries from our clients, financial advisers, employers and HMRC.

Other aspects of the role include

working alongside our payroll and finance team to ensure pension benefits are paid out on correctly and on time
arranging the release of invested funds to ensure benefits can be paid
liaising with our client management teams

You will develop a working knowledge of pensions and an awareness of client requirements.

There are a range of professional qualifications to study for and study support and financial rewards are offered.

You

This is an ideal role for someone who is looking to establish a career within a financial services organisation. Or you may have previous skills and work experience, within a similar pensions’ role, that you can bring to this role.

You will be willing to study for relevant pensions qualifications, and we will provide a generous study package to support this. As well as strong communication and numerical skills you will also:

Have an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work,
Be self-motivated in your professional and personal development
Take ownership and responsibility for your own work
Be able to follow instructions and procedures
Have good IT skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.

Quantum Advisory

Quantum Advisory is an equal opportunities employer and we offer:
A competitive salary and benefit package
Flexible working hours, including some remote working
Professional qualification study support.
Salary awards or bonuses for exam passes.
24 days standard annual leave with a holiday purchase/sale scheme.
Retail discounts on high street and online shopping.
Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5% of salary.
Annual performance bonus.
Flexible benefits platform.
Volunteering leave.
Cycle to work scheme.
Seasonal parties and social events.

What's next

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV to recruitment@qallp.co.uk.

If you have any queries, or would like to discuss the role informally, please contact recruitment@qallp.co.uk.

Apply

Investment Analyst: Up to £40K depending on experience

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, with hybrid working

Working within the pension’s industry you will be supporting the investment team in delivering a high-quality professional client service to both internal and external customers.

The role

Working within the pension’s industry you will be supporting the investment team in delivering a high-quality professional client service to both internal and external customers. Working as part of the investment team you will be instrumental in its ongoing development to attain profitable and sustainable growth through effective client management. You will assist the consultants in delivering day to day investment services to clients including:

routine reporting on clients’ investments
designing investment strategies
planning and managing asset transfers
preparing papers and presentations for trustee meetings
ensuring compliance with various governance requirements

Within the role you will obtain and record relevant, up to date investment information by liaising with fund managers and carrying out research and analysis.

This role is an opportunity to progress your investment career. Working as part of a small team there is a large focus on training and development. You will be encouraged to actively contribute to internal discussions and new ideas to improve your knowledge and the services we provide our clients with.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ experience working in a similar or related field and be looking to continue their professional qualifications. In addition you will need to:

have IMC, CFA1 or actuarial equivalent qualification
have experience of using Excel and other statistical software
be a good communicator whose strengths are their self-organisation and attention to detail.
be able to work to tight deadlines and take a pro-active approach to your work.

You will be supported to continue with professional qualifications for your progress and development.

A full job description is available on request.

Why Quantum?

Work for us and you will become part of a close-knit team that is skilled, experienced and passionate about delivering a high-quality consultancy service to our corporate and trustee clients. We are a professional company; our standards are high and atmosphere is friendly and stimulating.

We offer a friendly place to work with flexible working hours, 24 days holiday per year with holiday trading, increasing holiday entitlement with service, volunteering leave, flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances, DC pension scheme, and a discretionary annual bonus. You will also be offered a structured training plan and will be given the chance to further develop your skills and career.

Quantum Advisory is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusion.

We offer hybrid working and expect this role to be office based for an average of two days a week (this will be based around the needs of the business), however during your probation period you may be required to be fully office based to undertake training and to enable you to create relationships with your fellow team members and colleagues across the wider business.

How to apply?

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@qallp.co.uk.

If you have any queries please contact recruitment@qallp.co.uk.

Apply

Assistant Data Analyst: Circa £24,600 depending on experience

3 months ago

Cardiff, with hybrid working

Working within the financial services industry you will be managing the data that is pivotal to the successful running of pension schemes. As part of the data services team you will be involved with the management and application of the administration database to assist all aspects of the business

The role

Onboarding new clients
Formatting and loading bulk data sets to the administrative database
Performing ongoing maintenance and quality testing on the data in line with statutory requirements
Updating and maintaining automated calculation and documentation libraries ensuring seamless transition of relevant data from the administration database
Producing both standard and ad hoc data extracts, reports, and statistics for use within data related projects throughout the business

Working with teams from across the business, in particular the actuarial and administration teams, you will be instrumental in the ongoing management of this database.

Qualifications and skills

The ideal candidate will have a strong numerical background and be confident working with large data sets. You will have excellent excel skills and a knowledge of defined benefit pensions and SQL would be an advantage. You will enjoy working in a process driven environment where logical thinking and attention to detail are key skills.

The role would be suitable for someone looking to start a career with a focus on data quality and data management, or someone looking to develop their skills from a pension’s administration background.

A full job description is available on request.

Why Quantum?

Work for us and you will become part of a close-knit team that is skilled, experienced and passionate about delivering a high-quality consultancy service to our corporate and trustee clients.

We offer a friendly place to work with flexible working hours, 24 days holiday per year with holiday trading, volunteering leave, flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances, DC pension scheme and a discretionary annual bonus. You will also be offered a structured study and training plan and will be given the chance to further develop your skills and career.

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£24,600 to depending on qualifications and experience.

How to apply?

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV to recruitment@qallp.co.uk.

If you have any queries, or would like to discuss the role informally, please contact recruitment@qallp.co.uk.

Apply

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

hybrid working arrangements
24 days holiday per year with holiday trading
DC pension scheme
discretionary annual bonus
enhanced maternity and paternity leave
life assurance, critical illness and income protection
an employee benefits platform offering a wide range of additional benefits to suit your personal circumstances
a full study and training package for professional exams
the opportunity to develop your skills and further your career

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Our committees

Employees are encouraged to join our range of committees. Our committees support our ESG goals, be they environmental and/or social issues. Their activities include organising fundraising, supporting local charitable and community initiatives, and generating ideas how as a firm we can operate more sustainably.

Diversity & inclusion

Quantum Advisory is an equal opportunity employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all employees and job applicants equally.

We aim for an environment where people are valued and free to engage and learn, and we welcome differing opinions, views and cultural perspectives. Our staff are encouraged to promote and celebrate their culture to their colleagues, organising events around religious and cultural festivals.

Health & wellbeing

Looking after the physical and mental health of our staff is important. At Quantum, we have:

A health & wellbeing colleague committee
Trained first aiders and mental health first aiders at all our office locations
An employee assistance programme offering access to a private GP, mental health counselling sessions, bespoke fitness plans, and legal and financial support
Wellness Action Plans for individual employees and their managers
Access to Occupational Health support.

Professional qualifications

Quantum Advisory supports recognised professional qualifications across all our teams. We offer study packages including paid study days and salary awards or bonuses for successful completion of each exam.

The Firm encourages a culture of training and continuous personal development. Senior members of staff who have completed their qualifications are encouraged to mentor those who are starting their journey into a new career.

Below are details on the qualifications we support.

Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) – Actuarial
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales, (ICAEW) – Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA)
Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
Pensions Management Institute – Retirement Provision (RPC)
Pensions Management Institute – Diploma Retirement Provision
Pensions Management Institute – Advanced Diploma Retirement Provision
Pensions Management Institute – Certificate in Pensions Calculations (CPC)
CFA Society United Kingdom – The Investment Management Certificate (IMC)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Financial Advice
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Certificate in Insurance
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Diploma in Insurance
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Certificate in Financial Services
Microsoft Accredited Qualification

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

We work closely with several organisations and institutions to help create jobs and opportunities for students, support charitable endeavours and share expertise in both the professional and wider community. This includes encouraging our employees to share their experiences with students at our Open Days and by attending university careers' fairs.

Quantum supports a variety of causes and sponsors several local and national charities. Charitable fundraising is encouraged throughout the year in a variety of events, both internal and external, including sponsored Five-a-Side football tournaments and endurance challenges. All money raised by employees is matched by the Firm.