Administration Executive - Advisory (Life & Pensions) - Enniscorthy

Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. Based out of our Enniscorthy Office, Co Wexford, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a hybrid vacancy for an Administration Executive for Life & Pensions, within a self-contained business unit which has been formed following the acquisition of a local financial advisory firm by Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited. The unit continues to function with a large degree of autonomy and this role will support the seamless integration into the wider Howden framework while maintaining the ongoing trading function and growth locally. About the role The role is part of a team of 2 Administrators and will report directly to the business unit Operations Manager.  It will provide full support to the Director in all administration matters for both new business and management of existing clients. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end administration process associated with Group and Individual Pensions and Life Assurance products, as well as investments and non-life offerings ensuring a high standard of service delivery, compliance, and efficiency.  Under CBoI Fitness and Probity Standard, the role is classified as CF4. Key Responsibilities   Provide Administration and Sales Support to the business unit including preparation of documentation, management of existing client database, dealing directly with client queries, new business submission, quality control and checking and pipeline management. Support the business unit advisors with financial reports and analyses on pension, investments and life assurance products.  Assist in the research and recommendations of life and pension products that align with clients' financial goals. Assist advisors in creating customised financial plans, including retirement and investment strategies. Group Scheme management – oversight of DC, PRSA, (Group & Retail) and Risk only schemes, including renewals, invoicing, admin, leavers / joiners and supporting member engagement. Daily liaison with Product Providers in relation to new business and existing client queries across investment, pension and protection product lines to ensure timely processing and response. General administration duties including filing, opening post (physical and virtual), managing incoming phone calls, emails and other tasks as assigned by their…