Pensions Admin Systems Analyst

This new role is a great opportunity for a candidate who has Pensions Admin experience and is keen to explore opportunities to use their analytical skills. The primary focus will be the opportunity to work across two Pension Administration systems and plays a central role in supporting requests and projects.<br><br>The role will help you develop technical and data skills, pensions knowledge, and hands on configuration of administration systems which will include and not restricted to workflows, member websites, reporting, letters and error investigation. You will work closely with colleagues, requestors, and colleagues in the business. This role is ideal for someone who works efficiently and enjoys using technology for solutions.<br><br>This role can be based in our Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Croydon, Manchester or Reading city centre office with a hybrid workstyle.<br><br><strong>What does the role entail?<br><br></strong>Dealing with change requests<br><br><ul><li>Learn how to make changes as required within change requests</li><li>Understand the specifics for the change requests</li><li>Convert requests into solutions using guidance from colleagues</li><li>Ensure existing guidance is accurate and sufficient or update accordingly<br><br></li></ul>System Configuration & Scheme Setup<br><br><ul><li>Set up solutions using: Relational databases and SQL scripting; Integration between various elements of systems with support from SMEs<br><br></li></ul>Quality Assurance & Testing<br><br><ul><li>Ensure stakeholders are in the loop on timelines and their involvement</li><li>Validate solutions with suitable testing provided by requestors</li><li>Ensure all work is documented, tested, and peer reviewed<br><br></li></ul>Collaboration & Communication<br><br><ul><li>Work closely with stakeholders and provide updates, as necessary</li><li>Communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences with guidance from colleagues</li><li>Support knowledge transfer</li><li>Contribute to documented processes and record knowledge acquired<br><br></li></ul><strong>What we’re looking for<br><br></strong>It would be great for candidates to have as many of the below as possible:<br><br><ul><li>Understanding of DB pension schemes (Trust based), including data structures</li><li>Experience working with pensions administration systems and/or payroll</li><li>Experience of which overlaps with systems and may include, SQL/SSMS skills, including scripting, data manipulation, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Understanding uniqueness of data items</li><li>Being able to understand the key points in a request</li><li>Be able to work closely with colleagues</li><li>Clear communication skills<br><br></li></ul><strong>Desirable<br><br></strong><ul><li>Experience with DC schemes</li><li>Knowledge of pensions schemes and payroll processes</li><li>Understanding of inter-dependence of systems (data, letters, workflows, payroll, reporting, member websites)<br><br></li></ul><strong>What you can expect in return<br><br></strong><ul><li>A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme with stretch targets for high performance</li><li>Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes</li><li>Development and training opportunities to support your career ambitions throughout your time with us</li><li>A friendly, and supportive team who will help you to deliver your best work<br><br></li></ul>You can find out more about us and the benefits we offer on our careers website Isio – Careers & Benefits<br><br><strong>What’s next?<br><br></strong>Click on the ‘apply’ and follow the simple application process on-line.<br><br>At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.<br><br>We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us hrrecruitment@isio.com

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