Average Actuarial Analyst salary in Manchester

Business Analyst Our businesses cover electrical wholesale, energy management, and traffic control systems, working across a wide range of commercial and industrial applications - This role sits specifically in ESL who are one of the businesses that make up the group- they are in essence a global trading business. ESL connects the demand and supply of industrial electrical components. As the world shifts to a more electric future, ESL helps customers procure their needs in this space by thinking and operating differently. The company joins supply chains together in a simple and easy-to-deliver way. ESL sources requirements internationally to develop long-term relationships with customers and suppliers, we hold stock in three warehouses (UK, Europe, and America), we provide next-day delivery, and we provide local service in many countries by communicating in more than 18 different languages. ESL is headquartered in Manchester with people located around the world. It was founded by two female entrepreneurs 17 years ago (both are still in the business) and the company has continued to deliver double-digit growth year after year. The company has 75 amazing people with brilliant skills. We are now on a journey to build on this fabulous platform to create an even more connected and more automated environment that delivers outstanding service to our chosen markets. Key Deliverables Create, review, amend all the core processes of the ESL business and identify areas of improvementCreate, review, amend business requirementsHelp the business preparing testing scenarios for the ERP implementationHelp the business preparing the training documentation and working proceduresSupport the business at the go-live of the new ERP and after the go-live Responsibilities and Accountabilities Managed day-to-day activities with ESL team and business partnersKeep business users informed of progress, providing weekly status reportsCapture and document business requirements on Confluence and where possible add or drive technical detailsUnderstand platform configuration documentation and setup liaising with systems Product Owner as neededConduct business playback sessions, signs offs and keep business process documentation up to dateLead UAT and functional testing together with project managerBuild a clear backlog of work driven by a value-based prioritisation in JIRA liaising with the Product Owner on prioritisationSupport the high-level project plan and link to JIRA backlog itemsSupport IT group governance on change management and dependenciesAny other responsibilities a laid out by the Head of IT & Digital Transformation Essential Experience Have demonstrable success delivering website builds and/or digital applications i.e., ERP, CRMHave demonstrable knowledge of core processes in Distribution and/or Retail industriesLoves governance, documentation and collaboration tools and uses them as an enabler to the project and not a necessary evilExperience in change management and configuration controlAble to put themselves in the customer’s point of view while trying to maintain focus on the project and allowing sponsors to represent these views to achieve commercial objectivesHave experience coordinating with others and maximising support cross-functionally in high-pressure and time-sensitive environment Person Specific An exceptional communicator, working with on-site and remote teams, and technical and non-technical audiencesSomeone who naturally keeps one eye on the bigger picture - able to get the day-to-day tasks done while looking out for new opportunities to move the project forward and achieve goals Desired but not essential PRINCE 2 or equivalent qualificationAgile SCRUM/Kanban qualification be very advantageousExperience in delivering both waterfall and agile-based projectsSupport UX/UI with work such as personas, user flows and content managementUsed Magento or other ecommerce platforms such as SAP, ShopifyConfident in running customer interviews, user acceptance testing, user testing and requirements gathering workshopsExperiences in the documentation of technical requirements from a business point of view while managing technical teams to add in the scienceCompetent in office applications and collaborations tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams Location Head Office, Manchester (Short walk from Manchester Victoria train station) Commutable from: Manchester, Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Preston, St Helens, Altrincham, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Leigh, Wigan, Wilmslow Benefits Healthshield - Healthcare, Dental, OpticalLife Assurance (after 3 months) 4 x annual salary25 days holiday P.A plus bank holidays Recruitment Agencies The Pilot Group operates a strict PSL and will not accept any unsolicited CVs sent to any member, employee, representative or business unit of the Pilot Group

About the company: Alexander Lloyd is working in partnership with a growing UK Pensions Consultancy firm, who are expanding and looking to recruit for a Pensions Calculations Analyst to their growing GMPe team. You'll be part of dynamic Actuarial & Consulting team, advising a diverse range of clients across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. About the roles: As a Pensions Calculations Analyst, you will be responsible for; Support the delivering actuarial and pension calculations for a wide range of projectsConduct data analysis and identify key requirementsExtract data from administration systems, transform, and load data into modelling toolsAnalyse data from various sourcesConfigure systems and tools for calculationsParticipate in client meetings and provide project updatesTest results and outputs on pension and actuarial calculation and data projectsDefine testing requirements, drafting test plans, coverage, Scripts and expected results. Experience required: 4- 5 years' experience working with Defined Benefit schemes, specifically in the projects arena, including working on complex pension calculations and / or data analysis including complex data manipulation, including GMPe projects.Strong Excel knowledge / experienceExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Previous or current client facing experience, be able to identify client needs and provide consultancy expertise. Benefits: Flexible hybrid working arrangement, to allow for work / life balanceCompetitive remuneration package, including a bonus schemeDefined Contribution pension schemeLife insurance & healthcare benefits25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with the option to purchase additional days. As well as 2 additional days - a celebration day for your birthday and an extra day over Christmas.Internal development and programmes including training support and mentor programmesStudy support including study days, materials and exam entry support Please quote 50799 when calling Yvette at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Pensions and Employee Benefits recruitment; covering administration, consulting, management, sales, support, trustee secretarial and directorship roles across the UK. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

Business Analyst, Travel Sector, Manchester / Hybrid, £50-60k. A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established travel company based in Manchester where you will be responsible for defining and managing the capabilities of their business systems. Business Analyst Responsibilities Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders on changes to systems and processes that drive benefits top the organisation. Be the subject matter expert for software platforms and system capabilities.Identify solutions for any deficiencies in a product or system and oversee the delivery of these across the business.Transform business requirements in to technical solutions using techniques such as UML diagrams or User Stories. Test new functionality Run workshops with internal and external stakeholders to understand behaviours and user requirements. Business Analyst Skills Required An understanding of and experience using GDS - therefore a travel industry background most likely. An understanding of API's for integrating third party platforms such as airline and hotel reservations or payment gateways.Experience delivering business systems and process changes.A good understanding of common integration and interfacing technologies. Excellent communication and project management skills.Flexible and adaptable approach tow work. Business Analyst Additional Details A basic salary in the region of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Hybrid working typically 3 days a week in the office (Manchester) with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. Don't keep a good thing to yourselfWe grow our business through referrals, so please don't keep us to yourself. If you think we're doing a good job and know of someone who would benefit from our services, please pass on their name and number to me and I promise we will follow it up. Many thanks.C&M Travel Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. For more opportunities, please visit www.candm.co.uk