DB Systems Development Analyst

Job title:

DB Systems Development Analyst

Company

Just

Job description

At Just we encourage a flexible and agile working environment for the majority of our opportunities. Get in touch with us to discuss in more detail.PurposeTo support the company’s ambitious growth plans, we are recruiting a DB Systems Analyst to join our DB (Defined Benefit) System Development team.The purpose of this role is to support Just’s DB Pricing platform through building, developing and maintaining databases and models used for pricing calculations of defined benefit bulk annuities.Your contributions will enhance the scalability of our Pricing platform, supporting the DB team to provide reliable, comprehensive and market leading solutions to our clients.Key Accountabilities:

• Contribute as a member of the DB System Development team which is responsible for developing and maintaining our Pricing platform to enable the DB Core Pricing team to efficiently and accurately price bulk annuities.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve and enhance the processes of the DB Core Pricing team, our people have a proactive approach to integrating technology into daily tasks and processes in order to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Develop a deep technical knowledge of all systems, tools and coding languages used in DB Systems Development.
• Work closely with the DB Core Pricing team to gather requirements and specifications for model development, testing, and validation. Ensure model developments are embedded effectively.
• Collaborate with the DB Strategic Development team to ensure the interoperability of the Pricing and Data platforms.
• Collaborate with the DB Pricing and Proposition Development teams to ensure new or enhanced propositions can be supported with our Pricing platform.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Finance and Reporting, the DB Data and Transitions and DB Operations teams to ensure that changes flow through effectively to the wider DB ecosystem.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure delivery timescales are communicated effectively.
• Proactively work to promote a culture of collaboration and engagement across the DB Pricing & Reinsurance team.
• Be curious, proactive and open to new ideas – applicants should demonstrate a track record of adapting to change, embracing technology, learning from experience, and showing resilience in the face of obstacles.

Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceEssential:

• Enthusiasm and a keenness to learn and collaborate with the team and wider business.

• Familiarity with programming languages for financial modelling, for example: Julia, Python, R or VBA.

Desirable:

• 2.1 or above in a technical/mathematical degree is desirable

• Familiarity of working with databases, i.e. SQL, Access would be advantageous.

• Understanding of automated testing and continuous integration

• Knowledge and awareness of UK Defined Benefit pension schemes, the DB buy in/buy out market, life insurance and relevant regulation.

• Sound knowledge of technical actuarial concepts or financial economics, would be beneficial.

• Experience working within the financial or professional services industry.

• Experience of working with cloud based or distributed computing.

About UsWe’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly.How people work, save, and plan for the future is all changing. A new generation of retirees needs a new kind of retirement company. A company who will look for new ways of doing things – and will always put the customer first.That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement. And with you on our team, we’re going to make sure they get it.We’ve built our sustainability strategy around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and have selected goals where we believe we can make the most difference. By aligning our activity with these global goals, we can make sure we play our part in addressing the wider issues facing the planet and leave a positive legacy to the world. You can read more about our sustainability strategy .Diversity, equity and inclusion are priorities for us. Having a diverse, talented workforce with colleagues of different backgrounds, world views and experiences is the right thing to do. It’s also the most effective way to succeed, innovate and better serve our customers now and in the future. We are committed to our targets on gender and ethnicity and run a number of successful mentoring and sponsorship programmes for our colleagues from diverse backgrounds. We have multiple active employee network groups which champion issues including gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and neurodiversity. You can read more about our DE&I strategy and commitments .What’s clear about working at Just is that we care. We care about our customers, our purpose, our environment, inclusivity, wellbeing and most importantly – each other. We look forward to welcoming you to the team soon.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:20:09 GMT

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