Strategic Projects Analyst - Defined Benefit Pensions

Just Group plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Just Group plc is seeking a Strategic Projects Analyst in London (Hybrid - 50%). This role focuses on supporting the Defined Benefit Transformation Programme, working collaboratively with DB business areas and development teams.

The ideal candidate will be working towards FIA qualification and possess strong analytical skills, IT proficiency (especially in Excel), and an understanding of actuarial concepts relevant to bulk annuity pricing. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Working towards FIA qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Deep technical knowledge of actuarial concepts.
• Strong knowledge of the DB buy-in/buy-out market.

Responsibilities

• Support DB Transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with DB Strategic Development team.
• Ensure effective changes in the DB ecosystem.
• Provide ad-hoc support on business processes.
• Assist with application implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Team working

Verbal communication

Written communication

Actuarial concepts knowledge

DB buy-in/buy-out market awareness

Education

Working towards FIA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Strategic Projects Analyst - Defined Benefit Pensions

Location: London (Hybrid - 50%)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Purpose

The purpose of the Strategic Projects Analyst is to support the strategic vision of the Defined Benefit (DB) Transformation Programme by collaborating with DB business areas, DB Development Teams and DB Data & Integration with a focus on actuarial system enhancements and development.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Strategic Projects and DB Strategic Projects Actuary on DB Transformation initiatives.
• Work with the DB Strategic Development team to ensure the interoperability of the Pricing and Data platforms.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in DB Pricing and Reinsurance, DB Data and Transitions and DB Operations teams to ensure that model and data structure changes flow through effectively to the wider DB ecosystem.
• Provide ad‑hoc support and expertise on business processes and queries.
• Work alongside senior developers to help implement and enhance solutions.
• Assist with application implementation, and support business users to use solutions appropriately.

What we’re looking for

• Working towards FIA qualification
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, and keen interest in developing coding skills
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to present complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work without supervision
• Strong technical skills, deep technical knowledge of actuarial concepts, particularly those underlying bulk annuity pricing
• Strong knowledge and awareness of the DB buy‑in/buy‑out market, life insurance and relevant regulation
• An understanding of projects in design‑build‑test phases would be beneficial, but not essential.

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career in‑role and within the company
• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
• Several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.