Systems Analyst (Pension Systems)

The primary focus will be the opportunity to work across two Pension Administration systems and plays a central role in supporting requests and projects across oPen and IntelliPen pension administration systems. The role will develop technical and data skills, pensions knowledge, and hands-on configuration of administration systems which will include and not be restricted to data loads, workflows, member websites, reporting, letters, and error investigation. You will work closely within our team, requestors, and colleagues in the business. This role is ideal for someone who works efficiently and enjoys using technology for solutions. This role can be based in our Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Croydon or Reading city centre office with a hybrid workstyle.

What does the role entail?

• Dealing with change requests
• Learn how to make changes as required within change requests
• Understand the specifics for the change requests
• Convert requests into solutions using guidance from colleagues
• Ensure existing guidance is accurate and sufficient or update accordingly
• System Configuration
• Scheme Setup
• Set up solutions using: Relational databases and SQL scripting
• Integration between various elements of systems
• Support from subject matter experts
• Quality Assurance Testing
• Ensure stakeholders are in the loop on timelines and their involvement
• Validate solutions with suitable testing provided by requestors
• Ensure all work is documented, tested, and peer reviewed

What we’re looking for

It would be great for candidates to have as many of the below as possible:

• Experience of which overlaps with systems teams and may include, SQL/SSMS skills, including scripting, data manipulation, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of DB pension schemes (Trust based), including data structures
• Experience working with pensions administration systems and/or payroll
• Understanding uniqueness of data items
• Being able to understand the key points in a request
• Be able to work closely with colleagues
• Clear communication skills

Experience with DC schemes

• Knowledge of pensions schemes and payroll processes
• Understanding of inter-dependence of systems (data, letters, workflows, payroll, reporting, member websites)

What you can expect in return

A competitive salary and a market-leading bonus scheme, with stretch targets to reward high performance. A friendly and supportive team who will help you deliver your best work.

Why Join Isio

Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters. Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact.

About Isio

A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services. Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking. Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone.

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.

We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting 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.