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Junior IT Pensions Analyst Full Time

at WTW London in London (Published at 23-11-2023)




Junior IT Pensions Analyst



Redhill, GB



October 18, 2023






WTW deliver outsourced benefits administration services, which include pension administration (Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and all shades in between) and pensioner payroll. These services will be affected by changes to legislation, tax regulations, amendments to the pension scheme etc, which then require changes to our proprietary software.


WTW have a team of Pension Analysts who are responsible for analysing new feature / change requirements, development of the technical solutions and providing configuration / maintenance support, for the deployment of global solutions to our portfolio of applications.


This Junior IT Pensions Analyst focuses on technical support and development (e.g. in Python) for the automation of pension calculations, letters and reports using established software development methodology, technical architecture and frameworks.


The opportunity requires in-depth knowledge of DB & DC pension schemes, for example gained as a Pensions Administrator, with a passion for technology. In this role, you will gain experience in technical design and development, which will require you to demonstrate your problem solving skills and ability to learn new concepts / best practices.


The Role



  • Analyse client requirements and provide inputs in planning appropriate technical solution with a focus on accuracy, build efficiency and maintainability of calculation implementation and letter configuration.

  • Deliver technical solutions for calculation automation implementation and letter configuration for new clients and enhancement support to existing clients.

  • Collaborate with several teams and developers, communicating what is required in support to what is required in the implementation.

  • Resolve technical problems encountered during development and / or post implementation, escalating to senior team members as appropriate.

  • Develop own in-depth specialist knowledge and is a key resource across the team and organization.

  • Develop relationships with other business areas to gain a strong understanding of products and services as well as key business processes.

  • Share best practices of coding and development with the team to encourage continuous improvement and innovation.


The Requirements



  • A degree would be beneficial, but experience in a technology related discipline, such as IT would be very advantageous.

  • Knowledgeable on DB and DC occupational pension schemes is essential, including pension calculations and letter configuration.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment that has tight deadlines.


Beneficial



  • Knowledge in Unix (Linux / AIX), Oracle and SQL.

  • Knowledge in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts applied in Python.

  • Experience on source code control systems.

  • Experience on code quality, performance and security.

  • Proven experience in developing and managing the delivery of system / software development projects in a structured environment throughout the entire lifecycle including QA.


At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.






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