Implementation Analyst

Equiniti; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an Implementation Analyst to manage the configuration and rollout of pension software to clients. The role requires experience with Pension Configuration Tools and MS SQL. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to enhance software functionality while providing training and support. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions up to 10% and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Equiniti Pension Plan with 10% match

Health and Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits options

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discounts at various stores

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Pension Configuration Tools.
• Relevant qualifications in Pensions & Actuarial Industry desirable.
• SME in at least 2 configuration areas.

Responsibilities

• Work with Client requirements and participate in meetings.
• Configure and test the Compendia Touch application.
• Support project management by tracking work through Agile lifecycle.

Skills

Experience with Pension Configuration Tools

MS SQL

Software development capability

Commercial awareness

Training/supporting employees

Education

Degree (preferred but not essential)

Job description

Management Level

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.

Role Summary

We are looking for Implementation Analysts to join our team to be a part of the continual evolution of the Compendia and Administrator systems and rollout of our software to our client. The team is responsible for the implementation of our Compendia and Administrator application to new clients both software and TPA, whilst also maintaining the model processes provided as part of the Compendia application, including legislative changes, ongoing maintenance and new developments.

It is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team that is not only responsible for the core configuration of the system, but also working closely with the ongoing development, this includes contributing to development plans, reviewing enhancement requests, system rollouts and producing prototypes for new functionality.

This is a great role for you if you already have experience in implementing pensions software or you are a pensions administrator with a good understanding of UK pensions looking for that next step in your career.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for the following:

• Working across all aspects of the application
• Working with Client requirements both internal and external and participating in Client facing meetings to discuss requirements
• Supporting with analysing, documenting and estimating client requirements
• Configuring and testing the Compendia Touch application- calculations, workflows, interfaces, comms, data migrations etc
• Support with visit customer sites when required
• Enhancing and developing the Touch Model
• Improving the implementation practices and procedures
• Ensure AzureDev/JIRA boards are upto date inc updating PM/ leads with progress updates
• Working closely with the development team to refine and improve the system
• Client system demo’s and show and tells
• Taking on extra responsibility within the Project team, leading project workstreams
• Supporting other analysts with their training and development
• Support Project Management by tracking work through our Agile development and release lifecycle
• Attending 3 out of the 4 quarterly team meet ups.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

Educated to degree standard preferred but not essential:

• Extensive experience and knowledge of Pension Configuration Tools and MS SQL, at least 2 years
• Relevant qualifications in the Pensions & Actuarial Industry desirable (e.g. Pensions Management Institute Certification).
• An SME in 2 areas of configuration (e.g. Workflows, Calculations, Interface, Data Migration, Reports etc)
• Demonstrable software development capability.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness & operational efficiencies / income generation in current role.
• Confidence in training/supporting other employees in order to upskill where appropriate.

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.

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.