Senior Pensions Admin Systems Analyst

Senior Pensions Administration Systems Analyst - Scheme Transitions & Data

This role involves onboarding new pension schemes, transitioning schemes leaving Isio, and supporting buy-ins and buyouts. It combines technical data skills, UK pensions knowledge, and configuration of our IntelliPen and oPen administration systems.

You will work closely with stakeholders to understand benefit structures, interpret data, code transformations, and ensure a smooth and accurate transition of member data and services. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and translating complex pension requirements into code and system configurations.

The ideal candidate will be based in our Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Croydon, Manchester or Reading city centre office with a hybrid workstyle. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leeds offices may be considered for the right candidate.

What does the role entail?

• Migration of member data for new scheme implementations, scheme exits, buy-ins, and buyouts.
• Analysis, cleansing, and transformation of data using SQL/SSMS and other tools.
• Interpretation of benefit specifications into system configuration requirements.
• Set up of reports, letters, member website, payroll, pension increases
• Working closely with stakeholders to agree requirements, resolve data queries, and provide updates.
• Knowledge transfer to administration and system teams.
• Contribution to continuous improvement of transition processes, templates, and tools.
• Documentation, testing, and peer review.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Strong SQL/SSMS skills, including scripting, data manipulation, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of DB pension schemes (Trust based), including benefits, data items, and calculation concepts.
• Experience working with pensions administration systems and/or payroll systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and maintain structured documentation.
• Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable

• Experience with data mapping, migration, or transformation.
• Ability to interpret benefit specifications and translate them into system rules.
• Familiarity with relational databases.
• Experience with DC schemes.
• Experience with buy-in/buyout data requirements.
• Exposure to pensions projects such as GMP Equalisation or Pensions Dashboard.

What you can expect in return

• A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme with stretch targets for high performance
• Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes

About Isio

A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services.

Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking.

Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.

We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us.