I am a highly analytical pensions and financial services administrator with over 20 years’ experience in regulated financial services and government agencies, currently specialising in the McCloud remedy data remediation. I have a proven track record of navigating regulatory frameworks across the public and private sectors, while managing technical workloads and maintaining high accuracy and service standards. I bring transferable skills across leadership, customer service, problem solving and meticulous attention to detail. I am dedicated to process improvement and delivering exceptional outcomes for both the organisation and end customers. I am passionate about mentoring teams, driving quality, and delivering robust solutions in fast-paced, regulated environments. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to design practical improvements and turn complex requirements into clear, actionable outcomes for end users.

Gary Williams

I am a highly analytical pensions and financial services administrator with over 20 years’ experience in regulated financial services and government agencies, currently specialising in the McCloud remedy data remediation. I have a proven track record of navigating regulatory frameworks across the public and private sectors, while managing technical workloads and maintaining high accuracy and service standards. I bring transferable skills across leadership, customer service, problem solving and meticulous attention to detail. I am dedicated to process improvement and delivering exceptional outcomes for both the organisation and end customers. I am passionate about mentoring teams, driving quality, and delivering robust solutions in fast-paced, regulated environments. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to design practical improvements and turn complex requirements into clear, actionable outcomes for end users.

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I am a highly analytical pensions and financial services administrator with over 20 years’ experience in regulated financial services and government agencies, currently specialising in the McCloud remedy data remediation. I have a proven track record of navigating regulatory frameworks across the public and private sectors, while managing technical workloads and maintaining high accuracy and service standards. I bring transferable skills across leadership, customer service, problem solving and meticulous attention to detail. I am dedicated to process improvement and delivering exceptional outcomes for both the organisation and end customers.

I am passionate about mentoring teams, driving quality, and delivering robust solutions in fast-paced, regulated environments. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to design practical improvements and turn complex requirements into clear, actionable outcomes for end users.

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Work Experience

Pensions Administrator at NHS Business Services Authority
December 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Delivering complex pension options for DB retired members affected by the McCloud Remedy. Independently calculate and process remediable service statements, reconcile historical data, manage a high-volume portfolio of complex cases, and ensure accurate statements while meeting daily performance and accuracy KPIs.
Pensions Administrator at MyCSP
April 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Resolving technical pension queries on the Civil Service DB Pension Scheme using Compendia; acting as the point of contact for active, deferred, and retired members; interpreting complex scheme rules to provide clear guidance on retirement options, ensuring compliance with Civil Service Pension Scheme regulations.
Pensions Administrator at Shared Services Connected Limited (SSCL)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Assisted in delivering the McCloud pension remedy for Metropolitan Police officers; provided technical guidance on rollback options and retirement benefits; supported large-scale data cleansing of pension spreadsheets.
Audit Compliance Consultant at Black Horse Finance, Lloyds Banking Group, Cardiff
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2022
Ensured regulatory compliance and quality across a decade, specialising in high-value financial redress; acted as Subject Matter Expert (PPI mis-selling refunds); conducted audits of colleagues; provided training and mentoring; championed continuous improvement and staff engagement.
Complaints Case Handler at Lloyds TSB Bank
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Resolved retail banking complaints by balancing regulatory requirements with fair customer outcomes.
Data Gatherer at Barclays Bank Plc
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Data gathering of PPI complaints business file requests forwarded by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to Barclays’ FOS Response Centre.
Insurance Claims Investigator at Cardiff County Council
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
On-site inspection of accident sites and compiling highway investigation reports for onward transmission to solicitors for decisions on Council liability and reducing backlog of claims.
Head of Private Applicants Unit at Intellectual Property Office (UK Government Agency, Newport)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Strategic leadership of a customer-facing unit; overhauled departmental complaints procedures, ensuring fair and timely resolutions for legally unrepresented patent applicant customers; managed training budgets and mentored colleagues through to promotions.
Deputy Director, IP Wales at Intellectual Property Office (IP Wales) (Seconded to Swansea University)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Seconded to IP Wales to provide specialist IP advice to Welsh businesses, driving job creation and protection.
Senior/Patent Examiner at Intellectual Property Office (UK Government Agency, Newport)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2009
Executed technical search and examination of patent applications, ensuring strict legal compliance across diverse technical sectors.
Audit Compliance Consultant at Black Horse Finance, Lloyds Banking Group
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2022
Ensured regulatory compliance and quality excellence across high-value financial redress work; acted as SME for PPI mis-selling refunds; conducted audits, provided coaching to colleagues, and led continuous improvement initiatives.
Deputy Director, IP Wales at Intellectual Property Office (UK Government Agency, Newport)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Seconded to Swansea University as Deputy Director of IP Wales, providing specialist IP advice to Welsh businesses to drive job creation and protection.

Education

BSc Physics and Subsidiary Mathematics (Hons) at Reading University
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Certificate of Course in Leadership in Sport Organizations at Johan Cruyff Institute, Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Business Management (Sport and Football) at The Open University
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Diploma in Intellectual Property Law at Cardiff University
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
European Computer Driving Licence at UWIC, Cardiff
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
BSc Physics and Subsidiary Mathematics (Hons) at Reading University
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Certificate of Course in Leadership in Sport Organizations at Johan Cruyff Institute, Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Business Management (Sport and Football) at The Open University
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Diploma in Intellectual Property Law at Cardiff University
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
European Computer Driving Licence at UWIC, Cardiff
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
3 A Levels, 9 O Levels at Whitchurch High School, Cardiff
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate of Course in Leadership in Sport Organizations
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Certificate of Higher Education in Business Management (Sport and Football)
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Diploma in Intellectual Property Law
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
European Computer Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
BSc Physics and Subsidiary Mathematics (Hons)
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Government, Professional Services, Education