Senior Pensions Calculation Analyst

As part of the Calculations & Benefits Team, this role delivers market‑leading systems calculation work and is central to ensuring calculations are delivered efficiently and effectively across the Pensions Administration business.

The role will report into the Calculations & Benefits Lead and will be part of the wider Client Onboarding & Change Team. The role will work closely with the Administration business as well as stakeholders from across Isio.

This role can be based in our Manchester, Reading, Bristol, Birmingham or Croydon city centre office with a hybrid workstyle.

What does the role entail?

• Work within a team to manage and deliver calculation work

• Deliver work in a consistent and efficient manner

• Work with stakeholders to understand how processes and systems can be utilised most effectively

• Liaise with the BAU admin team and prioritise work and resources

• Lead in the delivery of work through coding and configuration of the admin platforms

• Liaising with other team members to ensure that the delivery of solutions is consistent and effective

• Collaborate with others to develop and implement solutions for work as required

• Lead in the build of optimised solutions to reduce ongoing maintenance overheads and deliver efficient solutions to the administration team

• Support the design and implementation of processes and procedures relating to Admin calculations

• Work within the wider governance framework to ensure a consistent approach and documentation of all work delivery

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team to develop and enhance understanding

• Participate in the training and development of the Calculations & Benefits Team as well as mentoring less experienced colleagues

• Ensure processes support Isio’s ISO27001

What we’re looking for

• Proven record of delivering calculation solutions across pensions admin systems

• Excellent knowledge of DB / DC pension schemes and their calculation requirements

• Management of key stakeholders at all levels in a typical corporate environment

• Experience of relational databases

• Demonstrable programming experience (e.g. SQL / .NET / VBA)

• Experience of management responsibilities such as, work prioritisation, holding others to account, risk management

• Experience of managing a small team

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills

• Experience of modern pensions administration systems

• Ability to interpret benefit specification and translate into calculations

• Excellent Planning & Organisational skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a creative approach to getting work delivered

• Thorough knowledge of robust audit, testing and sign off processes

• Willingness to identify and overcome barriers to delivery of work

What you can expect in return

• A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme

• Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes

• Development and training opportunities to support your career ambitions throughout your time with us

• A friendly, and supportive team who will help you to deliver your best work.

Why Join Isio

Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team.  We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters.

Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer on our career's website Isio - Careers & Benefits

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 hrrecruitment@ISIO.com