Implementation Analyst BPA

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

EQ is seeking an Implementation Analyst to join a brand new team responsible for onboarding Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) Schemes. Significant experience in the pensions industry and a strong technical pensions background is required, knowledge of Bulk Purchase Annuities would be advantageous. It is an exciting time and opportunity to be a part of this Implementation team that is not only responsible for the core configuration of the system, but also working closely with the ongoing development of the Administrator system, including contributing to development plans, reviewing enhancement requests, Administrator rollouts and producing prototypes for new functionality.

Business Function

EQ Pensions Operations delivers an excellent service across our diverse client base. Our Pensions Administration teams are responsible for keeping accurate and compliant pension records for our clients and pension scheme members. Our people, our Administrator platform and its integrated mobile-friendly web tools, are key elements in delivering this. Leading-edge responsive web tools and contact centre facilities help members to engage with their retirement wealth as they progress along their journey to retirement.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

• Work across all aspects of the Administrator application
• Load and import bulk annuity data using Equiniti tools (DataSure, EQ Porter etc.)
• Analyse and assess pension data extracts against standards and ensuring final extracts are in line with the relevant benefit specification(s)
• Validate data extracts through standard checks, control totals and production of agreed test scenario outputs
• Identify data issues and raise with the client through query log
• Configure scheme, category, and element parameters within the Administrator application
• Configure member communications to reflect bespoke specific scheme requirements
• Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements for the Administrator application
• Analyse, understand, document and estimate client requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Improve implementation practices and procedures

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

• Analysis on implementation projects/enhancements for clients
• Analyse changes and enhancements to client's pensions systems
• Liaise with clients to define requirements and estimate work
• Accurately estimate and plan deliverables. Monitor progress enabling projects to be delivered on time and within budget
• Adhere to project estimating, planning, management and reporting procedures
• Application of data cleansing and data migration activities
• Configuration and testing of automation processes
• Align to defined policies and procedures, identifying any deficiencies in, or opportunities for improvement to, established standards and procedures
• Produce user and pension systems documentation as required and agreed
• Support the testing and rollout of the implementation.
• Interpret and implement legislative changes making use of Regulatory & Pensions Support team advice
• Work within the correct boundaries of scope, incident management and change control
• Design and provide a solution which is fit for purpose and in line with budget

Qualification and Experience

• Educated to degree standard preferred
• Experience of using Pension Configuration Tools and MS SQL
• Relevant qualifications in the Pensions & Actuarial Industry desirable (e.g. Pensions Management Institute Certification)
• Experience in the pensions industry and a strong technical pensions background, particularly in the area of Bulk Purchase Annuities, highly desirable
• Software development capabilities
• Demonstrate commercial awareness & operational efficiencies/income generation in current role.

What We Offer

Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; matched 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

Employee discounts - Discounts and cashback at high street stores through EQ Wins Platform

Flexible Benefits - Ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing etc

Time Off - 28 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity

Winning together - Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising 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