Isio

Calculations and Benefits Senior Analyst We are expanding our Client Onboarding and Change team and are looking for experienced Calculation Analysts to support the delivery of work in our Calculations and Benefits Team in a consistent and market leading manner. We are delivering across the pensions administration business on small, medium, and large-scale implementation and calculation projects including new business and post-project implementation, such as GMPE. The role will work closely with the Administration business, in particular the Admin Systems and Admin BAU teams, as well as stakeholders from across Isio and third parties. The role will likely be visible to, and involve working with, all levels of the business - from Partners to frontline operational teams. These roles can be based in our Croydon, Manchester, Reading, Bristol or Birmingham city centre office with a hybrid workstyle. What does the role entail? We are looking for an individual with strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, an understanding of scheme rules and good communication skills. You should have a strong technical understanding, a commercial outlook, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Your key responsibilities will be: Evaluating and documenting business processes. Creating and signing off robust calculation proformas. Creating a robust test grid. Conducting user acceptance testing. Investigating calculation discrepancies. Clearly communicating design and changes to business stakeholders, technical teams, and management. Building training materials. Acting as a liaison between stakeholders, users, and technical teams to ensure effective adoption of any new system or process. Identifying new opportunities for improvement. Analysing options to identify the best fit for the business need. Managing team workflow and supporting junior team members. Providing technical guidance and development of the testing calculation proformas for legislative and scheme changes. Lead on a range of Pensions Administration Calculation Implementations and Projects. Oversee and support transformation, installation and solutions implementation, where required. Produce and present to varying stakeholders on a range of pensions administration and technology services and outcomes. Enable and adopt effective risk management and governance frameworks. Offer technical advice and support to colleagues and external stakeholders. Ensuring processes are embedded into BAU Administration and completing post implementation / project analysis to confirm acceptance and provide lessons learned. What we're looking for Essential People who are driven by Isio's purpose and values and a culture of continuous improvement, change and growth. Knowledge and understanding of UK Defined Benefit and UK Defined Contribution Pensions. Minimum three years' experience in a role focused primarily on calculation based theory and formula development. Experience mentoring, ideally managing, junior colleagues and their workload. Track record of calculation solutions implementation and transformation. Pragmatic, with a keen eye for detail. Collaborative, transparent and inclusive values. Dynamic and organised, to enable effective decision making and prioritisation. Strong analytical skills and creative approach to getting work delivered. Positive role model to colleagues and stakeholders. Personal development and ambition. Desirable Experience delivering calculations of various size and types as a Calculation analyst. Comfortable with managing stakeholders of all kinds to influence and determine acceptable solutions. Able to define clarity out of ambiguity - always seeking the underlying "why" - or rationale. Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills. Presentation skills that demonstrate the ability to communicate across various mediums to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels. Experience of working in a Pensions Administration environment. Experience of modern Pensions Administrations systems. What you can expect in return A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme. 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 .

Pensions Consulting and Governance - Senior Manager We're growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Isio's Consulting Team, part of our wider Actuarial & Consulting team of over 400 pension consultants and actuaries advising a diverse range of clients and stakeholders across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, is a group of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to deliver innovative, best practice solutions for each client's pension needs. Our consultants take a lead role in providing strategic advice and best practice governance to clients regarding their pension schemes, helping them navigate the complex world of pension regulations and operations. We work with Trustee boards and companies so that they do not have to worry about the day to day running of the scheme and use our project management skills to ensure projects run smoothly and on time, co ordinating different advisors and parties so that everyone is part of one team. Communication is key to establishing trusted relationships with our clients and the members that they represent. What's the role? We are a challenger in the pensions industry, and we're looking for individuals with strong consulting expertise, deep technical pensions knowledge, governance experience and a commercial, entrepreneurial mindset to help us grow. We are strengthening our Consulting & Governance team through the appointment of a Senior Manager with a strong in house Pensions Manager background. This role will involve acting as a strategic adviser and Scheme Secretary, providing senior level governance, pensions management and secretarial support to trustee boards and executive stakeholders. You will deliver outsourced pensions management, governance oversight, and interim or secondment support bringing the gravitas required to operate confidently at board and executive level. In this role, you will: Act as a strategic adviser and Scheme Secretary, providing senior governance and pensions management support. Deliver outsourced pensions management and governance oversight, including interim and secondment support. Lead and support the delivery of client advice, managing key projects and coordinating with wider teams to ensure high quality outcomes. Build strong client relationships, working directly with trustees, sponsors and internal teams, while developing those around you. Support business development, contributing to both existing client growth and new opportunities. Work across a broad range of pensions consulting areas and gain exposure to a diverse client base. Key Skills & Experience Experience - An experiencedpensions professional, with deep technical pension knowledge and governance experience in an house environment. A great communicator - someone who can explain complex problems in a simple way to help everyone around the table understand. Enthusiasm and motivation - a great deal of desire to solving problems and delivering excellent advice. Excellent project management and client delivery skills - especially when balancing multiple demands. A great team worker - this will either be as part of a team, or managing a team, depending on your experience. Commercial skills - to help us develop our business and look for new opportunities. Where will you be based: With 10 nationwide offices, we are flexible on which office you will be based to suit you. We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between working in the office, with clients and at home. 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 .

Senior Pensions Project Analyst We are seeking a Senior pensions project administrator/analyst to work in our newly created specialist Administration Project Implementations Team. You will be responsible for the delivery and technical aspects of administration projects. The types of projects you may be asked to work on will include, but is not limited to, the following: GMP reconciliation projects; GMP Equalisation projects; benefit analysis and rectification work; De-risking activity including projects relating to insurance transactions; individual technical or high priority cases; data work; CETV Top Up Exercises and No Further Liability exercises. This role can be based in our Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol or Croydon offices with a hybrid workstyle. What does the role entail? Project Delivery: Involvement in the planning, execution, and monitoring of pension administration projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Data Analysis: Perform data analysis and validation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of pension data. Identify and resolve discrepancies under supervision. Reporting: Prepare regular project status reports and maintenance of project trackers, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues. Provide recommendations for improvement where necessary. Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. Stay updated on changes in pension legislation and best practices. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, team members, and third-party providers, to ensure effective communication and project delivery. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within pension administration projects. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk registers, and issue logs. Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible. Training and Support: Provide support to team members and clients on project-related activities and pension administration processes. What we're looking for Demonstrable experience of delivering and taking responsibility of managing administration services to Defined Benefit pension schemes. Demonstrable experience working on and delivering bulk projects including GMP, Data Rectification or De-risking. Experience being responsible for supporting and assisting junior staff members. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience of working in a third-party administration environment. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly excel. Willingness to learn and develop in the field of pensions administration. Technical pensions and legislative knowledge and understanding would be advantageous. What you can expect in return A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme with stretch targets for high performance Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes Development and training opportunities to support your career ambitions throughout your time with us A friendly, and supportive team who will help you to deliver your best work You can find out more about us and the benefits we offer on our careers website. What's next? Click on the 'apply' and follow the simple application process on-line. 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 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.