Systems Analyst DC Pensions

Lorien; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Systems Analyst with Defined Contribution experience for a 6-month contract. This hybrid position involves serving as the primary technical liaison, leading business process modelling, and collaborating with developers to ensure seamless operations within the financial services sector. Candidates should have proven experience in systems analysis or technical business analysis, particularly in pensions or insurance, while demonstrating strong SQL skills and an understanding of UX/UI processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems analysis or technical business analysis.
• Familiarity with IT Quality Management frameworks and compliance standards.
• Strong understanding of performance optimisation and system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between teams.
• Translate business objectives into technical steps.
• Lead business process modelling and maintain documentation.

Skills

Pensions Administration experience

SQL skills

Mentoring technical teams

Understanding of UX/UI

Job description

System Analyst- DC Pensions

We are currently recruiting for a Systems Analyst with Defined Contribution experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract.

Inside IR35

Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between product, business, and software development teams, ensuring technical requirements, architectural considerations, and best practices are Embedded in product design and delivery.
• Translate business objectives into actionable technical steps, defining and prioritising features and initiatives that balance business, technology, and end-user needs.
• Lead business process modelling and ensure comprehensive, up-to-date system documentation to support technical clarity and traceability.
• Collaborate closely with developers to guide technical implementation, integration, and troubleshooting throughout the software development life cycle.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage technical risks and issues, providing clear progress reporting and escalation as required.
• Practical familiarity with web technologies, enterprise technology stacks, and relational databases (including SQL skills), with the ability to evaluate and recommend technical approaches.
• Experience collaborating with designers and developers, with a solid understanding of UX/UI processes and their technical implications.
• Ability to produce comprehensive application and business requirements, technical specifications, and maintain high-quality technical documentation in line with industry standards.

Experience

• Pensions Administration experience
• Familiarity with IT Quality Management frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards relevant to financial services.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies (eg, AI/ML, data analytics) and their application in financial products.
• Proven track record of evaluating and recommending new technologies, frameworks, or tools to enhance product capabilities.
• Experience mentoring or coaching technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of performance optimisation, scalability, and system reliability in enterprise environments.
• Ability to contribute to technical strategy, roadmap planning, and long-term product.
• Proven experience in systems analysis or technical business analysis within financial services, insurance, or pensions industries, with a strong track record of delivering technical solutions.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.