Lexstra Plc

About the Company

Lexstra plc is an established, professional IT recruitment consultancy, placing top-quality IT developers, systems designers, business analysts and project and programme managers with a portfolio of blue-chip clients.

The team at Lexstra fully understands the IT recruitment process. We appreciate the importance of the simple touches that differentiate extraordinary service levels from the merely adequate. Promptly returned calls. Clear and complete descriptions of roles. The hiring process being facilitated by an experienced, knowledgeable, intelligent and professional consultant.

Lexstra's core business is placing top end IT & business consultants with investment banks, insurers & asset management companies in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. The majority of the people we place are highly specialised Project & Programme Managers, Business Analysts and Implementation Consultants, selected to deliver projects to pressing timescales and very high client expectations. We have consultants on assignment in London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Gibraltar, Rotterdam, Dubai, Cairo, Abu Dhabi & Riyadh.

Lexstra's service delivery provides both very high level human resource to our clients, and challenging external opportunities to Project Managers and Business Consultants looking to develop their career.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Lexstra Plc

Job Title

Pensions Calculations Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Pensions Calculations Analyst Role Summary: Performs production and systems testing of pensions calculation automation software for DB and DC schemes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and maintainability. Expectations: Demonstrate deep knowledge of UK occupational pensions (especially DB), manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively within virtual teams, and adapt processes to improve standards and best practices. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze business requirements, trust deeds, scheme rules, and other documentation to design precise software solutions. - Collaborate with actuaries, solicitors, and other stakeholders to clarify complex technical queries. - Create detailed calculation proformas from first principles and develop supporting automation test packs. - Execute production and test runs, validating results against documented rules. - Continuously optimize end‑to‑end automated calculations for performance and reliability. - Establish and document standards, procedures, and best practices, promoting consistency across projects. Required Skills: - Expert understanding of Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes. - Extensive knowledge of UK pension legislation and occupational pension regulations. - Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; advanced skills in Python, Unix/Linux command line, and SQL are highly advantageous. - Ability to produce comprehensive calculation proformas and automation test documentation. - Process‑driven mindset with adaptability to evolving requirements. - Strong multitasking capability and experience collaborating in virtual teams. Required Education & Certifications: - Relevant degree in finance, actuarial science, economics, or related field; or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., ACT, FSA, CFA, CIIA). - Certifications in pension administration, actuarial analysis, or data analytics are a plus.

Redhill, United kingdom

On site

13-01-2026

Company Name

Lexstra Plc

Job Title

Pensions Calculations Analyst - Defined Benefits

Job Description

Job Title: Pensions Calculations Analyst – Defined Benefits Role Summary: Perform production and system testing of pensions calculation automation software for a global pensions administrator. Apply deep expertise in UK Defined Benefit schemes to design, validate, and optimise automated calculations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and maintainability. Expectations: - Deliver precise calculation outputs and automation test packs. - Collaborate effectively with scheme actuaries, solicitors, and cross‑functional teams. - Establish and enforce calculation standards and best practices. - Adapt processes to changing business and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: - Analyse trust deeds, scheme rules, and related documentation. - Plan and design software solutions based on first‑principles calculations. - Develop and maintain automated calculation workflows; write SQL queries, Unix scripts, and Python code. - Execute production testing, script validation, and regression analysis. - Produce detailed calculation proformas and supporting automation documentation. - Monitor system performance and recommend optimization strategies. - Liaise with third‑party stakeholders to solve technical queries. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of UK pensions legislation and industry best practices. Required Skills: - Extensive knowledge of UK Defined Benefit occupational pension schemes. - Strong proficiency in MS Excel and Word; advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VBA). - Programming: Python (data manipulation, automation). - Database: SQL (query design, optimisation). - Operating systems: Unix/Linux (command line, shell scripting). - Analytical thinking, accuracy, and strong documentation skills. - Ability to multitask, work independently and virtually, and drive process improvement. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, Computer Science, or related field. - Relevant actuarial or pensions qualifications (e.g., CIPFA, AOP, CAIA) preferred. - Demonstrated certifications in SQL, Python, or Unix programming are advantageous.

Redhill, United kingdom

On site

13-01-2026