Pensions Configuration Analyst

Willis Towers Watson; Redhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management and advisory firm is seeking a Configuration Analyst in Redhill. The role involves managing client configurations and communications between development and client teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with pension schemes, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and tools proficiency in SQL and Excel. The company embraces a hybrid work model offering flexibility and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience using direct database tools like SQL preferred or Excel.
• Understanding of database table design and dependencies.
• Some understanding of the UK pensions technical landscape is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and interpret configuration requirements for functionality.
• Analyze and interpret changes to data structure or configuration.
• Document the configuration options associated with data changes.

Skills

Experience in dealing with DC, DB or Hybrid occupational pension schemes

Strong Analytical skills

Strong Interpersonal skills

Strong time management skills

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Description

Are you a self-motivated professional who is eager and passionate to work as a Configuration Analyst? We are hiring for a Configurations Analyst who would be based in one our office in Redhill. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in managing the touchpoint between the core development and client systems teams and as such you would gain a good understanding of the full systems structure, with multiple avenues for professional development.

In this role you will report to the Lead Configuration Analyst, with the primary focus in ensuring all client configuration creation and change activities are executed to time, budget and quality as well as being technically minded and adept at understanding, documenting and communicating the context and impact of configuration changes within a system.

As a leader in the marketplace, WTW offers an excellent opportunities. As a reward for your efforts we will offer youa competitive salary and benefits package along with potential progression opportunity, support and further training.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

The Role

• Produce and interpret configuration requirements for functionality within the BenefitConnect system
• Analyze and interpret changes to data structure or configuration made by the development teams
• Work closely with new clients and Installs and Data Migration teams and other owners in GB Outsourcing non technology teams involved in the business change to ensure that the implementation of new clients and client changes achieve high quality outcomes within the administration function post implementation
• Discuss the changes and their functional impact with the dtevelopment teams
• Document the configuration options associated with the data changes
• Work with the Lead Configuration and other configuration analysts to determine the best way to apply client-specific configuration
• Liaise with the development teams to confirm changes to the data structure and work through the functional implications of any change, documenting new changes and discuss them with the client systems teams
• Carry out validation and testing of the configuration change liaising with QA function as required
• Apply your skills as a member of a focused, technically competent data team that prides themselves on excellence.
• Understand the generic impact of data items within the system and understand the context in which such items would be set and
• Interpret business or legislative requirements in relation to their practical impact.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Experience in dealing with DC, DB or Hybrid occupational pension schemes
• Experience using direct database tools like SQL preferred or Excel
• Understanding of database table design and dependencies
• Strong Analytical skills
• Experience in data comparison
• Strong Interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication
• Strong time management skills and the ability to organise workloads for both yourself, and others
• Some understanding of the UK pensions technical landscape is preferred or exposure in interpreting multiple (sometimes seemingly conflicting) requirements.

At WTW, we believe difference makesus stronger.We want ourworkforceto reflectthe differentand varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bringtheir wholeselvestoworkeveryday.Weareanequalopportunityemployer committedtofosteringaninclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail].

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