Pensions System Analyst

Equiniti is a leading provider of technology and solutions for complex and regulated administration and payments. Our technology platforms are used by 70% of the FTSE 100, Government and other large corporates, particularly in banking, insurance and otherfinancial services. We have 1,700 clients, make £160 billion worth of payments through our systems every year, hold records for 70 million shareholders, look after pension schemes for 8 million pension scheme members, and provide services which touch 28 millioncustomers. Over a third of the UK population has dealt with Equiniti at some point during their lives.
Equiniti is a company that has been built with strong values at the very core of our offering. Dealing with some of the most successful companies and government agencies in the UK, excellence, integrity, professionalism, partnership, commercial and innovationare therefore at the heart of everything we do. We employ c.5000 people in the UK, India, Poland and the US.

**Department Information**

Pensions IT is responsible for end to end delivery of all EQIT services into EQ Paymaster. Essentially this breaks down into two main areas, namely, Platform Development and Professional Services. This is reflected in the structure with most functions beingaccountable for both platform development and delivery services. The majority of platforms in use by EQ Paymaster have been developed internally and some platforms are in use by external software clients whom we also support.

We have a continual programme of development of both the main products and the subsidiary products across both the workplace/occupational and L&P market sectors. Recent additions to the product set include a responsive self-service offering, web servicesfor integration into other web sites, a mobile offering and the recent standalone RetireMe app. The current focus is on the next iteration of the Compendia product, Compendia Touch, which is built on a refreshed technology stack. Our roadmap looking forwardsincludes further Compendia developments to support the business operate efficiently and expand its market offering.

**Core Duties/Responsibilities**

The Pensions Systems Analyst is responsible for software configuration to internal and external clients. Key aspects of the role are to:

- Undertake an analysis of pension’s requirements from an outline of user requirements, or from a more detailed feasibility study.
- Agree the scope of work when undertaking a pension’s 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 pension’s elements across the whole suite of the Company’s software. Continuously develop a professional, technical and commercially aware approach.

**Skills, Knowledge & Experience**

Skills & Knowledge
- Administration of DB and / or DC Pensions Schemes.
- Good working Knowledge of UK Pensions Legislation and/or Actuarial (part) qualified.
- Ability to perform scheme calculations manually (supported by appropriate tools).
- Technical/Software development aptitude & ability.
- Knowledge of SQL / Oracle preferred.

Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant qualifications in the Pensions & Actuarial Industry desirable (e.g. Pensions Management Institute Certification).
- UML Certification via ITSQB/ISEB or OMG desirable but not essential.
- Experience in the Pensions Industry, either as a Scheme Administrator or Business Analyst experienced in capturing requirements for Pensions IT Projects.
- Demonstrable software development capability.
- Demonstrate commercial awareness & operational efficiencies/income generation in current role.

EQ Benefits

Being a permanent member of the team at EQ you will be rewarded by our company benefits, these are just a few of what is on offer:

- 28 days + 8 bank holidays. Option to buy more days through salary sacrifice.
- A cash payment annually towards flexible benefits, e.g. dental insurance, gym membership, the above extra holiday etc.
- 4 x Life Assurance.
- Company sick pay (2 months full pay, 2 months half, following probation).
- Matched pension scheme (e.g. you pay in 6%, EQ pay in 6%), up to 10% each side (20% in total).
- Discounts with major retailers (EQ Wins).
- Maternity or adoption leave of 3 months full pay, with return to work bonus / 2 weeks paid paternity leave.