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Job description for administrative specialist

The administrative specialist is a member of management and is primarily employed in the field of occupational pensions. They can work for insurance companies, banks, administrations, pension funds or trust companies, for example.

 

One focus of the activities of an administrative specialist is the smooth processing of the second pillar (the second pillar includes pension payments, vested benefits, lump-sum benefits, collection of contributions, etc.). In order to be able to cope with this very demanding task, the job requires broad know-how and comprehensive knowledge of the legal basis as well as practical experience in the field of occupational pensions.

 

In addition, the administrative specialist also deals with financing issues relating to the benefits guaranteed by a pension fund. In the area of accounting, the main focus is on the optimal investment of salary percentages.

 

If you are interested in further education in this field, you will find various addresses for your further education on the large education portal Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch!

Questions and answers

After passing the Federal Professional Examination for continuing education, further training as an administrative specialist, you will be awarded the title: "Specialist in employee benefits with a federal certificate".

The continuing education, further training as an administrative specialist in preparation for the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Pension Fund Management takes two years and is carried out in parallel with work. Apart from during the vacations, training usually takes place every second Saturday. For current course dates, please contact the college directly using our contact form.

The Federal Professional Examination for Administrative Specialists or Specialists in Personal Pension Provision consists of six examination parts. Parts one to four of the examination are written and have a single weighting: "Legal foundations", "Insurance technology", "Accounting" and "Investments". Examination part five, "Pension fund management case studies", has a double weighting and a four-hour instead of a two-hour written examination, and examination part six is also a half-hour oral examination with a single weighting.

At least three years of professional experience, including at least one year in occupational pensions, are required in order to be able to register for the Federal Professional Examination for Administration Specialist (Specialist in Occupational Pensions).

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8004 Zürich
KV Business School Zurich
As the largest commercial school in Switzerland, KV Business School Zurich offers a comprehensive range of continuing education courses at all levels - in line with the motto "no degree without a connection".

"We empower people. Today for tomorrow. Your success begins with your choice of educational partner. We have been shaping commercial and business continuing education, further training in the Zurich region for over 130 years. By working closely with all sectors of the economy, we understand the requirements and developments of the labor market. We translate these into practical, up-to-date training courses."

This includes vocational training courses with national and central qualifications as well as courses that address current topics and certify the relevant skills in a practice-oriented manner. The range is supplemented by over 120 one-day seminars on current topics. Divided into twelve educational worlds, the school covers all commercial and business management topics.
Strengths: Our training programs represent a benchmark, enjoy the highest level of recognition in the working world and create added value for everyone.
Region: Zürich
Sites: Zürich
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College for employee benefits AG
The College for Employee Benefits was founded in 1987 in order to provide
and their employees in the pension funds a broad and well-founded
and their employees in pension funds a broad and well-founded education
and to certify their professional knowledge with a federal certificate.
Region: Bern
Sites: Thun

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