Application Consultant

2 weeks ago

Redditch, United Kingdom Broadstone Corporate Benefits Full time

This role is a full time vacancy based from our Redditch, Bristol or Sheffield Office.

**Role Purpose**

To perform a mixture of data migrations, automation and general software support for defined benefit, defined contribution, CARE based schemes, flex benefits and employee benefits.

The role reports to the appropriate Senior/Principal Application Consultant or the Application Services Manager

**Key Accountabilities**
- Undertake scheme data migrations, including data map preparation, query log collation, full audit and any other documentation needed to demonstrate the work has been completed to the highest standard
- Create automated routines, including member calculations, benefit statements and pension increases, ensuring adequate documentation has been prepared proving the routine generates the expected results
- Prepare reports and data extracts as requested by the administration team, ensuring adequate documentation has been prepared proving the extract contains the expected results
- Complete support work where required, including but not limited to; DC processing (eg leavers/monthly contribution cycles/investment switches), reversal of incorrect member statuses, investigating and resolving system warnings or errors
- Assist with testing upgrades to ensure system stability before global rollout
- Be aware of IT policy and guidelines and ensure all completed work adheres accordingly

**Technical Knowledge and Professional Qualifications**

**Key Skills**
- Organised approach to project work
- Highly computer literate
- High level of competence using Excel
- Highly numerate with exceptional analytical skills.
- A sound pensions technical knowledge
- Experience with a variety of scheme types (e.g. DC, DB and CARE)
- Attention to detail & commitment to providing a quality service
- The ability to work independently & as part of a team
- The ability and willingness to work within a project environment, often to strict deadlines
- Problem solving skills & initiative.
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally & in writing

**Required**
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience carrying out a similar role within employee benefits, pension or financial services industry.

**Recommended**
- Relevant professional qualifications (QPA, APMI or similar)
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
- Good use of Excel and knowledge of other programming language such as VB, SQL,.net, C# and HTML

**Overarching Obligations**
- Adhere to all relevant laws & regulations, and Broadstone Policies & Procedures.
- Achieve a good standard of ethical behaviour, i.e. do the right thing at all times.
- Comply with all relevant professional standards.
- Comply with the FCA’s requirements in relation to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime, Treating Customers Fairly and the new Consumer Duty

**The company**

The Broadstone Group is a leading, independent provider of specialist pensions, trustee, and employee benefits solutions to small to medium enterprises and large corporates.

At the heart of our business is a diverse team of specialist advisers, each with a unique knowledge base within their specific area. Our company structure and systems, finely-tuned over the years, enable our advisers to remain intricately linked to provide clients with coordinated, end-to-end solutions whenever required. This ethos is one that continually upholds good practice, encourages proactivity, and ultimately benefits our client’s bottom line.

**Broadstone is a Living Wage Employer**

We have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This means that we have made a living wage commitment to ensure that everyone working at Broadstone will receive at least a minimum hourly wage. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s.

**Our values**

Client First

We aim to be the most customer service centric business in the sector. We put the interests and the needs of clients first.

Outcome Driven

We focus on achieving the best possible results. We use our experience and expertise to realise opportunities and deliver on objectives.

Collectively Confident

We challenge ourselves to embrace change and look to the future. We continuously improve by evolving to create, capture and realise new opportunities for our customers and colleagues.

Forward Thinking

We seek to build strong relationships through collaboration. We develop a recognition and understanding of each other to collectively achieve more from each other for the benefit of all.

**The benefits**

Total Reward package

We are proud of the total reward package that we offer to our employees. Our flexible benefits approach gives individuals the power to select the package that best suits their needs.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
- Generous pension scheme
- Fully supported Study Programme
- Health cash plan (level 1)
- Life Assurance
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