About Aptia
Aptia is a new force in the employee benefits and pensions administration services, on a mission to change the world of administration for the better.
In an underserved market, with huge potential for growth, Aptia serves 1,100 clients in the US and UK markets and will be supported by shared services in India and Portugal - helping more than seven million people live healthier and happier lives.
And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fuelled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.
Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. These aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.
If you want to join a sector that never stands still, in a company culture that is agile and that will invest in your career development, we could have your perfect next role.
Job requirements
Role Summary:
Joining us in a newly created position, your role as Data Analyst will provide data services (data, interfaces, and reports) analysis expertise and support to client implementations and day-to-day operations of systems for internal and external clients.
This role is a hybrid position where you will work from any of our Aptia UK offices, and your home address.
Here's what you’ll be doing:
Strategy
Assist with improving & standardisation of processes, tools, and documentation for all “Data” related deliverables.
Actively share knowledge to reduce key main risks across Implementations and wider teams to enable self-service with Pensions Admin UK.
Collaborate with the core product and development teams to identify and help with delivering cross-departmental improvements for Pensions Admin UK.
Delivery
Working with your team leader to ensure the quality of all the implementation services meet the required quality criteria and is delivered to time and within budget.
Be aware of work that may not be included in the fee agreements for clients, escalating any change in scope appropriately.
Execution
Understand, analyse, and document business requirements. Build working processes around these and accommodate given existing and potential new systems.
Analyse, document, and work to Business Requirement Specifications standards.
Work in a logical and disciplined manner.
Produce neat, dated, referenced, and fully documented work which is easily checkable and can be followed up at a late date.
Ensure that all deliveries are fully reviewed prior to completion.
Maintain an understanding of changes to pensions legislation that may impact the functionality of our products / systems and processes / procedures.
Provide regular work in progress updates to the Implementations Teams / Project Manager.
Make a positive contribution to the productivity, efficiency and morale of the team.
Governance and control
Identify and advise on areas where improvements to existing systems, processes and procedures can be achieved and will bring efficiencies to improve productivity.
Identify problems or deficiencies in documentation and propose and implement solutions.
Maintain an accurate record of working time through Jira and Time Recording Engine.
Adhere to all relevant company and departmental procedures.
Attend any relevant internal or external training course to ensure personal development.
Stakeholders
Help maintain the business users through their UAT cycle.
Participate actively in team/departmental meetings and any technical forums.
Active collaboration with stakeholders, working with teams across multiple locations and departments.
Build and maintain internal relationships to ensure knowledge and skill sharing as well as reporting.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Essential:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience administering or programming pension calculations.
Analytical skills and ability to work within prescribed frameworks and timescales.
Must be highly numerate, methodical, and logical, with a high level of problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
Enthusiasm for and commitment to producing high quality work within the prescribed frameworks.
Interpersonal and communications skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and cross departments with the ability to adapt and react to demand changes.
Good technical knowledge of pensions and legislation.
Familiarity with pensions administration software.
Actively staying current with trends in the programming community.
Desirable:
Experience within the Employee Benefits and/or Life & Pensions industries.
Understands the methodologies used in a software development and support environment e.g. Agile, Waterfall, ITIL.
If you are interested in this role and then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply to submit your CV.
Aptia is committed to celebrating the diversity of its employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed in their roles. If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to email us at Recruitment_UK@aptia-group.com.
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.
Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.
If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.