Business Analyst

LGPS Central; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LGPS Central is seeking an experienced Business Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract to shape the future of local government pension scheme services. You will lead analysis of operations, contribute to model design for enhanced investment capabilities, and deliver impactful recommendations for governance structures.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous Pension Scheme

30 days paid holiday

2 days paid volunteering days

Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities

Vitality Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading operating model design in public pensions context.
• Strong understanding of pooled investment structures and regulatory requirements.
• Skilled in facilitating workshops and writing high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Map and analyze current operating model across investment landscape.
• Support design of future model to enhance investment capabilities.
• Contribute to business change initiatives and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Business process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, or Public Administration

Business Analysis qualification (BCS, IIBA)

Project/change management certification (PRINCE2, AgilePM)

Job description

Business Analyst – Operating Model Design (12-Month FTC)

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the world of pensions and investments? LGPS Central is on the lookout for an experienced and skilled Business Analyst to help shape the future of local government pension scheme (LGPS) services.

In this high-impact role, you’ll lead the analysis of our current operations and support the design of an improved, future-ready model that strengthens our investment services and governance structures. This is your chance to contribute to and help us deliver value, transparency, and strong stewardship for our partner funds. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-profile role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Mapping and analysing our current (AS-IS) operating model across LGPS Central’s investment and operational landscape
• Supporting the design and documentation of the future (TO-BE) model to enhance our investment capabilities and governance frameworks
• Collaborating with colleagues and external partners to shape clear, actionable business recommendations
• Ensuring all analysis supports our pooled investment structure, complies with regulatory standards, and aligns with our strategic goals
• Contributing to business change initiatives that underpin our fiduciary duty and commitment to excellence in LGPS delivery

About Us

LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA-regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.

LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are:

• Cheshire Pension Fund
• Derbyshire Pension Fund
• Leicestershire Pension Fund
• Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
• Shropshire Pension Fund
• Staffordshire Pension Fund
• West Midlands Pension Fund
• Worcestershire Pension Fund

LGPS Central is owned equally by all eight of its Partner Funds and is dedicated to the management of local government pension assets. LGPS Central manages assets across public and private markets both internally and through externally appointed investment managers.

The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.

LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid-working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst leading operating model design in an LGPS, asset management, or public pensions context.
• Strong understanding of pooled investment structures, public pensions governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Skilled in business process mapping and analysis (e.g. BPMN, Lean).
• Experience working with investment operations, risk, compliance, and front-to-back-office teams.
• Confident facilitating workshops, engaging stakeholders, and writing high-quality documentation.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with three office-based days in Wolverhampton.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Business Analysis qualification (BCS, IIBA, or equivalent) desirable.
• Project/change management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM) advantageous.

What do we offer?

We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
• 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering days
• An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
• Welfare and Family-friendly policies
• Enhanced pay for new parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Company Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022
• Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
• Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award - LAPF In Investments Award 2023