Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology, and operations teams functionally around the world. Building on our quantitative research platform and process-driven approach, Squarepoint also runs discretionary strategies to augment our systematic approach and monetize opportunities which may not be suitable to be traded in a systematic strategy.

Role: Benefits Specialist 

Business Area: Human Resources  

Location(s): London

Position Overview: 

• Benefit Administration: Assist in the administration of various employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, workers compensation, leave of absence (LOA)
• Analytics: Track and analyze reports from vendors with regards to usage of benefits globally
• Reporting: Generate and maintain regular reports on benefits participation, costs, and trends to support decision-making and strategic planning
• Employee Support: Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding global benefits-related questions and issues in the Global Benefits Inbox, providing timely and accurate information
• Enrollment and Maintenance: Support the enrollment process for new hires and annual open enrollment, including data entry, eligibility verification, and record maintenance
• Compliance: Knowledge of local regulations in various jurisdictions related to benefits programs, including COBRA
• Wellness Initiatives: Support the implementation and promotion of wellness programs and activities aimed at improving employee health and well-being
• Stakeholders: Understanding a high level degree of the partnership with the Payroll and HR Core team

Required Qualifications:

• BA in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Up to 3 years’ experience in benefits administration or HR in a larger organisation preferably in the finance sector.
• Strong analytical and MS Excel skills, experience with Workday necessary
• Very strong customer relationship building skills and experience in dealing with employees of all nationalities and at all levels.
• Basic understanding of the varying legal and regulatory frameworks across various countries, including specific requirements for employee benefits, healthcare, and retirement plans.
  
  

Nice to have

• ADP experience
• Experience with Global benefits programs across all regions (AMER/EMEA/APAC)