Senior Data Architect 2-Year Fixed Term Contract £80,000 - £100,000+ DOE Hybrid Working Edinburgh, Stirling, Bath or London (2-3 days per week) Shape the Future of Data, Analytics & AI in Financial Services We're supporting a major UK financial services organisation with the appointment of a Senior Data Architect to play a pivotal role in transforming how data is leveraged across the business. This is an opportunity for a technically strong architect who can hit the ground running from day one, providing architectural leadership across enterprise data platforms, analytics initiatives, machine learning capabilities and emerging AI solutions. You'll be responsible for defining and governing data architecture standards, designing scalable data solutions, and ensuring trusted, high-quality data is available to support business decision-making, regulatory obligations and innovation programmes. What You'll Be Doing Defining and evolving enterprise, domain and solution-level data architecture Designing logical and physical data models for operational, analytical and AI use cases Establishing architecture standards, patterns, principles and governance frameworks Providing technical leadership and architectural assurance across delivery teams Collaborating with stakeholders across technology, data, analytics, security and business functions Driving best practice in data governance, lineage, metadata management and data quality Supporting strategic data initiatives, investment planning and architectural roadmaps Ensuring solutions meet regulatory, security, resilience and performance requirements Mentoring teams and promoting strong architectural practices across the organisation What We're Looking For We're seeking an architect with a strong technical background who is comfortable influencing senior stakeholders while remaining hands-on in architecture design and decision making. You'll ideally bring: 3+ years' experience operating in a Senior Data Architect capacity Strong expertise in data architecture, data modelling and information management Experience designing modern data platforms supporting analytics, reporting and machine learning workloads Knowledge of data governance, lineage, metadata management and data quality frameworks Experience defining technical standards, patterns and architectural principles Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to provide architectural leadership from day one Industry Experience Financial services experience is highly desirable, although candidates from other regulated industries such as insurance, pensions, utilities or healthcare will also be considered. Particular interest will be given to candidates with experience across: Retirement savings and retirement income products Wealth, investments or asset management Regulatory data environments Finance analytics and data value chain transformation initiatives Exposure to AI, Machine Learning and emerging Agentic AI solutions within enterprise environments would be highly advantageous. Why Apply? Strategic architecture role with significant visibility and influence Opportunity to shape data strategy, analytics and AI capability Long-term transformation programme within a highly respected financial services organisation Flexible hybrid working from Edinburgh, Stirling, Bath or London Competitive package with flexibility for exceptional candidates If you're a technically focused Data Architect looking to drive meaningful change across data, analytics and AI within a complex regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Jun 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Architect 2-Year Fixed Term Contract £80,000 - £100,000+ DOE Hybrid Working Edinburgh, Stirling, Bath or London (2-3 days per week) Shape the Future of Data, Analytics & AI in Financial Services We're supporting a major UK financial services organisation with the appointment of a Senior Data Architect to play a pivotal role in transforming how data is leveraged across the business. This is an opportunity for a technically strong architect who can hit the ground running from day one, providing architectural leadership across enterprise data platforms, analytics initiatives, machine learning capabilities and emerging AI solutions. You'll be responsible for defining and governing data architecture standards, designing scalable data solutions, and ensuring trusted, high-quality data is available to support business decision-making, regulatory obligations and innovation programmes. What You'll Be Doing Defining and evolving enterprise, domain and solution-level data architecture Designing logical and physical data models for operational, analytical and AI use cases Establishing architecture standards, patterns, principles and governance frameworks Providing technical leadership and architectural assurance across delivery teams Collaborating with stakeholders across technology, data, analytics, security and business functions Driving best practice in data governance, lineage, metadata management and data quality Supporting strategic data initiatives, investment planning and architectural roadmaps Ensuring solutions meet regulatory, security, resilience and performance requirements Mentoring teams and promoting strong architectural practices across the organisation What We're Looking For We're seeking an architect with a strong technical background who is comfortable influencing senior stakeholders while remaining hands-on in architecture design and decision making. You'll ideally bring: 3+ years' experience operating in a Senior Data Architect capacity Strong expertise in data architecture, data modelling and information management Experience designing modern data platforms supporting analytics, reporting and machine learning workloads Knowledge of data governance, lineage, metadata management and data quality frameworks Experience defining technical standards, patterns and architectural principles Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to provide architectural leadership from day one Industry Experience Financial services experience is highly desirable, although candidates from other regulated industries such as insurance, pensions, utilities or healthcare will also be considered. Particular interest will be given to candidates with experience across: Retirement savings and retirement income products Wealth, investments or asset management Regulatory data environments Finance analytics and data value chain transformation initiatives Exposure to AI, Machine Learning and emerging Agentic AI solutions within enterprise environments would be highly advantageous. Why Apply? Strategic architecture role with significant visibility and influence Opportunity to shape data strategy, analytics and AI capability Long-term transformation programme within a highly respected financial services organisation Flexible hybrid working from Edinburgh, Stirling, Bath or London Competitive package with flexibility for exceptional candidates If you're a technically focused Data Architect looking to drive meaningful change across data, analytics and AI within a complex regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The client has an in-house pensions team seeking an experienced Governance Manager to oversee governance, risk and compliance for an award-winning Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The Fund administers pensions for approximately 180 employer organisations and 86,000 members. This senior role combines strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and regulatory oversight, ensuring governance frameworks remain effective, compliant and embedded across the organisation. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulatory requirements, together with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This role is a permanent contract. The working arrangement will be hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days onsite. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Fund's governance framework, ensuring compliance with all relevant pension legislation, regulatory requirements, codes of practice and governance standards. Act as the primary governance adviser and key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on governance, risk, compliance and regulatory matters. Support the management and administration of Pension Committee and Local Pension Board activities, including agenda planning, preparation and presentation of reports, governance documentation and meeting support. Develop, maintain and review governance policies, procedures, terms of reference, schemes of delegation and other key governance documentation to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness. Ensure the Fund complies with the requirements of The Pensions Regulator, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), and all relevant statutory and non-statutory guidance affecting public sector pension schemes. Maintain governance assurance processes, monitoring compliance performance and reporting outcomes, risks and recommendations to senior management, Pension Committee and Local Pension Board members. Lead on governance-related risk management activities, including maintaining the Fund Risk Register, monitoring controls, identifying emerging risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are implemented. Coordinate responses to internal and external audits, ensuring recommendations are addressed, action plans are delivered and governance controls remain effective. Oversee governance-related training and development programmes, ensuring Committee and Board members maintain the knowledge and understanding required to perform their duties effectively. Lead the management and reporting of governance breaches, regulatory incidents and data protection matters, ensuring appropriate escalation, investigation and resolution processes are followed. Support the development and delivery of strategic business plans, governance objectives and performance measures, ensuring progress is monitored and reported regularly. Provide governance oversight and support for organisational change initiatives, projects and service improvements, ensuring appropriate controls and assurance mechanisms are embedded. Support procurement activities and contract management processes, monitoring supplier performance, contract compliance, extensions and re-tendering exercises where required. Build and maintain effective working relationships with regulators, auditors, advisers, employers, suppliers and other key stakeholders to promote governance excellence and best practice. Provide expert technical advice and guidance on governance, compliance, risk and regulatory matters to senior management and decision-making bodies. Personal Requirements: Degree educated and/or holding a relevant professional qualification in pensions, governance, compliance, risk management, project management or a related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Extensive knowledge of UK pension legislation, governance frameworks, regulatory codes and compliance requirements, ideally within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) environment. Significant experience delivering governance, risk and compliance services within a large and complex defined benefit pension scheme or similarly regulated environment. Proven experience supporting committees, boards or senior governance bodies, including preparing reports, presenting information and advising stakeholders. Strong understanding of governance assurance, risk management frameworks, internal controls and audit processes. Experience developing, reviewing and implementing governance policies, procedures and operational improvements. Knowledge and experience of GDPR, data protection requirements and regulatory reporting obligations. Experience managing procurement exercises, supplier relationships and contract performance. Experience in business planning and performance monitoring. Experience delivering training and governance awareness programmes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical and regulatory matters clearly and concisely. Strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively at senior levels. Proven leadership capability with the ability to motivate colleagues, support change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Strong numerical and reporting skills with experience interpreting performance and governance information. An appreciation of the role of public sector organisations and the governance standards expected within highly regulated environments. Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £65,516.00 per annum + Benefits Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
The client has an in-house pensions team seeking an experienced Governance Manager to oversee governance, risk and compliance for an award-winning Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The Fund administers pensions for approximately 180 employer organisations and 86,000 members. This senior role combines strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and regulatory oversight, ensuring governance frameworks remain effective, compliant and embedded across the organisation. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulatory requirements, together with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This role is a permanent contract. The working arrangement will be hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days onsite. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Fund's governance framework, ensuring compliance with all relevant pension legislation, regulatory requirements, codes of practice and governance standards. Act as the primary governance adviser and key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on governance, risk, compliance and regulatory matters. Support the management and administration of Pension Committee and Local Pension Board activities, including agenda planning, preparation and presentation of reports, governance documentation and meeting support. Develop, maintain and review governance policies, procedures, terms of reference, schemes of delegation and other key governance documentation to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness. Ensure the Fund complies with the requirements of The Pensions Regulator, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), and all relevant statutory and non-statutory guidance affecting public sector pension schemes. Maintain governance assurance processes, monitoring compliance performance and reporting outcomes, risks and recommendations to senior management, Pension Committee and Local Pension Board members. Lead on governance-related risk management activities, including maintaining the Fund Risk Register, monitoring controls, identifying emerging risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are implemented. Coordinate responses to internal and external audits, ensuring recommendations are addressed, action plans are delivered and governance controls remain effective. Oversee governance-related training and development programmes, ensuring Committee and Board members maintain the knowledge and understanding required to perform their duties effectively. Lead the management and reporting of governance breaches, regulatory incidents and data protection matters, ensuring appropriate escalation, investigation and resolution processes are followed. Support the development and delivery of strategic business plans, governance objectives and performance measures, ensuring progress is monitored and reported regularly. Provide governance oversight and support for organisational change initiatives, projects and service improvements, ensuring appropriate controls and assurance mechanisms are embedded. Support procurement activities and contract management processes, monitoring supplier performance, contract compliance, extensions and re-tendering exercises where required. Build and maintain effective working relationships with regulators, auditors, advisers, employers, suppliers and other key stakeholders to promote governance excellence and best practice. Provide expert technical advice and guidance on governance, compliance, risk and regulatory matters to senior management and decision-making bodies. Personal Requirements: Degree educated and/or holding a relevant professional qualification in pensions, governance, compliance, risk management, project management or a related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Extensive knowledge of UK pension legislation, governance frameworks, regulatory codes and compliance requirements, ideally within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) environment. Significant experience delivering governance, risk and compliance services within a large and complex defined benefit pension scheme or similarly regulated environment. Proven experience supporting committees, boards or senior governance bodies, including preparing reports, presenting information and advising stakeholders. Strong understanding of governance assurance, risk management frameworks, internal controls and audit processes. Experience developing, reviewing and implementing governance policies, procedures and operational improvements. Knowledge and experience of GDPR, data protection requirements and regulatory reporting obligations. Experience managing procurement exercises, supplier relationships and contract performance. Experience in business planning and performance monitoring. Experience delivering training and governance awareness programmes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical and regulatory matters clearly and concisely. Strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively at senior levels. Proven leadership capability with the ability to motivate colleagues, support change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Strong numerical and reporting skills with experience interpreting performance and governance information. An appreciation of the role of public sector organisations and the governance standards expected within highly regulated environments. Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £65,516.00 per annum + Benefits Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Technical Team Leader (Paraplanning) Location: Hybrid / Flexible Working Available Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Team Leader to join a growing and highly respected financial planning business. This role is ideal for a senior paraplanner or existing team leader looking to take ownership of a high-performing technical team while remaining involved in complex financial planning work. You will play a key role in managing workflow, developing team capability, maintaining technical excellence, and driving continuous improvement across the paraplanning function. Working closely with senior leadership, compliance, operations, and advisers, you will help ensure the delivery of exceptional client outcomes and high-quality financial planning support. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Paraplanners, Technical Specialists, and Apprentices. Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development planning. Support the ongoing professional growth and technical competence of team members. Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture. Act as a mentor and technical resource for colleagues across the business. Workflow & Resource Management Manage the allocation and prioritisation of technical and paraplanning workloads. Ensure service levels, deadlines, and quality standards are consistently achieved. Monitor team capacity and resource planning to support business demands. Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical queries. Technical & Paraplanning Oversight Oversee the preparation and review of financial planning reports and recommendations. Ensure suitability reports are accurate, compliant, and aligned with client objectives. Review complex cases involving: Investments Pensions and retirement planning Protection Tax planning Inheritance Tax (IHT) Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Trust and estate planning considerations Support advisers with technical research, cashflow modelling, and solution design. Maintain involvement in paraplanning activities where required to support team workloads. Process Improvement & Strategic Contribution Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Maintain and develop technical templates, tools, and procedures. Collaborate with leadership, compliance, and operations teams on strategic initiatives. Contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's technical and client service proposition. Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure all work produced meets regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. Maintain robust oversight of report quality and documentation standards. Stay up to date with industry developments, legislation, and regulatory changes. Support the delivery of excellent client outcomes through technical excellence and attention to detail. Management Information & Reporting Produce and analyse management information relating to team performance and workflow. Monitor key service metrics and identify opportunities for improvement. Provide regular updates and insights to senior management. Desirable Diploma in Financial Planning (Level 4) or equivalent. Experience in a Paraplanning Team Leader or Technical Manager role. Knowledge of cashflow modelling software. Experience using industry systems such as Intelligent Office, FE Analytics, Voyant, or similar platforms. Experience contributing to operational and strategic business initiatives. What's on Offer Opportunity to lead and develop an established technical team. Blend of leadership responsibilities and hands-on technical work. Strong support from senior leadership and wider business functions. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Professional development and career progression opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to influence business processes and strategic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong paraplanning professional looking to step into, or further develop, a leadership position within a progressive and client-focused financial planning business.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Technical Team Leader (Paraplanning) Location: Hybrid / Flexible Working Available Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Team Leader to join a growing and highly respected financial planning business. This role is ideal for a senior paraplanner or existing team leader looking to take ownership of a high-performing technical team while remaining involved in complex financial planning work. You will play a key role in managing workflow, developing team capability, maintaining technical excellence, and driving continuous improvement across the paraplanning function. Working closely with senior leadership, compliance, operations, and advisers, you will help ensure the delivery of exceptional client outcomes and high-quality financial planning support. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Paraplanners, Technical Specialists, and Apprentices. Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development planning. Support the ongoing professional growth and technical competence of team members. Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture. Act as a mentor and technical resource for colleagues across the business. Workflow & Resource Management Manage the allocation and prioritisation of technical and paraplanning workloads. Ensure service levels, deadlines, and quality standards are consistently achieved. Monitor team capacity and resource planning to support business demands. Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical queries. Technical & Paraplanning Oversight Oversee the preparation and review of financial planning reports and recommendations. Ensure suitability reports are accurate, compliant, and aligned with client objectives. Review complex cases involving: Investments Pensions and retirement planning Protection Tax planning Inheritance Tax (IHT) Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Trust and estate planning considerations Support advisers with technical research, cashflow modelling, and solution design. Maintain involvement in paraplanning activities where required to support team workloads. Process Improvement & Strategic Contribution Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Maintain and develop technical templates, tools, and procedures. Collaborate with leadership, compliance, and operations teams on strategic initiatives. Contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's technical and client service proposition. Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure all work produced meets regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. Maintain robust oversight of report quality and documentation standards. Stay up to date with industry developments, legislation, and regulatory changes. Support the delivery of excellent client outcomes through technical excellence and attention to detail. Management Information & Reporting Produce and analyse management information relating to team performance and workflow. Monitor key service metrics and identify opportunities for improvement. Provide regular updates and insights to senior management. Desirable Diploma in Financial Planning (Level 4) or equivalent. Experience in a Paraplanning Team Leader or Technical Manager role. Knowledge of cashflow modelling software. Experience using industry systems such as Intelligent Office, FE Analytics, Voyant, or similar platforms. Experience contributing to operational and strategic business initiatives. What's on Offer Opportunity to lead and develop an established technical team. Blend of leadership responsibilities and hands-on technical work. Strong support from senior leadership and wider business functions. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Professional development and career progression opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to influence business processes and strategic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong paraplanning professional looking to step into, or further develop, a leadership position within a progressive and client-focused financial planning business.
Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ. 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. Requirements Definition Undertake analysis on new pensions projects and/or enhancements to existing projects. Analyse changes and enhancements to client's pensions schemes by taking a view of their impact on the company's software as installed for the client. Liaise with clients to define pension calculation related processes using company utilities and techniques. Analyse Clients Pension Scheme data and establish data cleanse and data migration specifications (inclusive of data mapping). 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. Capability to understand Pencalc, Workbench applications and supporting Data Model / Migration Tools. 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. Essential Qualities Be approachable and responsive to colleagues and users and have an open-minded and constructive approach to problem solving. Demonstrate effective and probing appraisal of situations. To consult with relevant parties in resolving issues. Be self-motivated, demonstrating tenacity and objectivity in problem solving to get the job done effectively. What We Offer Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10% All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profit. Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salary with the ability to purchase enhance cover. Employee discounts - Discounts and cashback at your favourite high street stores through our EQ Wins Platform. Flexible Benefits - The ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing, holiday trading and more. Time Off - Typically 29 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity of your choosing. Winning together - Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising the individuals going above and beyond to help the business succeed. Learning & Development - Investment in LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ. 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. Requirements Definition Undertake analysis on new pensions projects and/or enhancements to existing projects. Analyse changes and enhancements to client's pensions schemes by taking a view of their impact on the company's software as installed for the client. Liaise with clients to define pension calculation related processes using company utilities and techniques. Analyse Clients Pension Scheme data and establish data cleanse and data migration specifications (inclusive of data mapping). 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. Capability to understand Pencalc, Workbench applications and supporting Data Model / Migration Tools. 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. Essential Qualities Be approachable and responsive to colleagues and users and have an open-minded and constructive approach to problem solving. Demonstrate effective and probing appraisal of situations. To consult with relevant parties in resolving issues. Be self-motivated, demonstrating tenacity and objectivity in problem solving to get the job done effectively. What We Offer Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10% All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profit. Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salary with the ability to purchase enhance cover. Employee discounts - Discounts and cashback at your favourite high street stores through our EQ Wins Platform. Flexible Benefits - The ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing, holiday trading and more. Time Off - Typically 29 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity of your choosing. Winning together - Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising the individuals going above and beyond to help the business succeed. Learning & Development - Investment in LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks
