Pensions System Analysts
Role Summary
Our client is looking to recruit Pension System Analysts with strong analytical and project management skills who will be responsible for scoping, and delivering projects for their new and existing clients.
The role will involve requirements definition, technical design, build, end product documentation and support. The projects are often time critical in response to legislative changes. You will have exceptional attention to detail and enjoy ownership of a project from initial project scope through to completion. It’s an exciting role which enables the successful candidates to utilize their strong analytical and project management skills in work which has a direct impact on their clients.
They have a number of new permanent opportunities at different levels, so will consider applications from candidates who already work as Pension Systems Analysts and from candidates with strong pensions experience who are either looking for a change in direction or their next step up.
Core Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Undertake an analysis of a pension’s requirements from an outline of user requirements, or from a more detailed feasibility study.
- Agree the scope of work when undertaking a pensions analysis task and to provide accurate estimates to the relevant Project Manager for the work to be included.
- Develop and maintain Pension Scheme calculations across a range of products
- Analyse Clients’ Pension Scheme data and establish data cleanse and data migration specifications (inclusive of data mapping)
- Define, configure, test, implement and maintain specific pensions elements across the whole suite of the Company’s software. Continuously develop a professional, technical and commercially aware approach.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience skills and behaviours:
- Previous experience in a pensions administration role with a desire to move into a business analysis/systems role or previous experience as a business analyst in a pensions environment
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Some work experience in a technology or project management related role would be advantageous
- Be approachable and responsive to colleagues and users and have an open-minded and constructive approach to problem solving
- Demonstrate effective and probing appraisal of situations. To consult with relevant parties in resolving issues
- Be self-motivated, demonstrating tenacity and objectivity in problem solving to get the job done effectively
- An understanding of UK Pensions legislation and its impact on administration.